A man has been arrested and subsequently charged in relation to the alleged stalking of a female politician.
Taimoor Abid who has an address at Caiseal Úr, Bóthar Stiofán, Knocknacarra, Galway was remanded on bail.
The 22-year-old student was charged under Section 10 (2) of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 as amended by Section 23 of the Criminal Justice Act 2023.
The details of the charges laid repotted by the Journal include that Abid “intentionally or recklessly caused the person serious harm or distress that had a substantial adverse impact on her usual day-to-day activities” as well as causing her to fear that violence would be used against her and another connected to her.
Sitting at Galway District Court Judge Gerard Furlong granted Abid free legal aid and remanded him on bail to appear before the same court on 22nd July.
The defendant must also reside at his home between 10pm and 7am each day and is required to sign on at Salthill Garda station three times per week.
Reporting restrictions have been placed on the identity of the alleged victim.
The alleged offence carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison on conviction.