A man in his 50s is due to appear in court charged in connection with an assault on Michael Healy-Rae, RTE.ie reports. The publication, which did not name the man, said the court appearance follows the incident involving the Kerry TD.
Healy-Rae told the Irish Independent he received seven stitches and that his teeth were cracked in the attack. He also said the assault would not deter him from continuing his work. According to Agriland, Healy-Rae said violence can never be accepted.
The Irish Times reports that a suspect was identified quickly because of a distinctive dog. The Irish Independent, in a separate editorial, argued that the abuse and assault of politicians should never be treated as normal.
Few further details have been confirmed, including where the alleged assault took place and the specific charge the man faces. The man's name has not been released by the outlets reporting on the case.
What to watch next: the outcome of the court appearance and any further updates from Gardaí or the courts as the case proceeds.