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A YOUNG man who suffered major teeth damage when he was kicked while on the ground has had to visit six consultants, a court has heard.
Owen Walsh was assaulted by Trevor McMahon, outside Sheil’s ga- rage, Gort Road, Ennis, in the early hours of August 25 last year.
McMahon (36) of Sandfield Centre, Ennis, has pleaded guilty to assault- ing Mr Walsh, causing him harm.
The case had previously been ad- journed to hear from the injured eva Ae
Mr Walsh’s mother Marian told Ennis District Court on Friday that her client has been to an orthodon- tist and five consultants, as a result of the damage to his teeth.
‘He got emergency treatment when
it happened. It’s going to cost a lot of money to get his teeth repaired,” she said.
Judge Joseph Mangan asked did her son intend to make a claim for eyeal ole y-leceyee
She replied, “He was hoping he would be compensated 1n some way, ’ but pointed out he had not engaged a solicitor.
The judge replied, “This court would like to assist you in the mat- ter of compensation but it would ap- pear you have taken no steps towards compensation. The defendant is also entitled to closure.”
He adjourned the case until next month and said, “Unless the injured party has taken some steps in the matter, I won’t concern myself any further with the matter of compen- sation.”