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A POLISH man who has spent the past two months in custody has been granted bail after a court heard that a voluntary group for homeless people would support him.
Piotr Baran (30), of no fixed abode, appeared before Ennis District Court on Friday, on public order charges.
The court was told he has spent the past two months in custody and was seeking bail.
Josephine O’Brien told the court that she set up a voluntary organi- sation called ‘Help’ and supports homeless people in Ennis.
She said that she was aware of a place where the accused could stay, over the weekend, if granted bail. It was hoped that the Health Service Executive would then be in a posi- tion to find accommodation for Mr Baran.
“T’ll take responsibility for him. He will have to stay away from his old drinking partners. They don’t do him any good. I’m certainly not giving him any more chances,” she said.
Defending solicitor Daragh Has- sett said that Ms O’Brien had made a very good point in relation to the company the accused keeps.
Inspector Tom Kennedy said he supported Mr Hassett in his applica- wlOyee
“Mr Baran has a dreadful addic- tion to alcohol. He seems to be off it now,” he said.
Judge Joseph Mangan granted bail to Mr Baran, to re-appear in court on Due hs