Man charged with breaking window of Taoiseach's office

A MAN has appeared in the District Court charged with criminal damage by breaking a window at the constituency office of An Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Castlebar over the weekend.

Liam Heffernan, Kilnageer, Belcarra, Castlebar, was remanded on continuing bail to May 3 when he appeared before Judge Mary Devins at Castlebar District Court today (Wednesday).

Inspector Gary Walsh told the court that approximately €300 in damage was caused to the property.

The accused, who is in his 30s, also faces a charge for a breach of public order at Tucker Street, Castlebar, where Mr. Kenny's local office is situated.

Judge Devins said she accepted jurisdiction in the case 'for the moment'.