Cork court: Accused late for court again

The man who was late for court on Tuesday because of an ingrown toenail had a bench warrant issued for him again on Wednesday when he was not present for another case.

He arrived later in the morning, and his solicitor asked for the bench warrant to be vacated. Judge Mary Dorgan asked Michael Faulkner why he was late again, and the 21-year-old replied: “I was parking my car, Judge.”

The judge reminded Michael Faulkner, of 8 Curraheen Close, Bishopstown, Cork, that the court commenced at 10.30am, and she agreed to vacate the bench warrant.

On Wednesday, the accused faced a charge of engaging in threatening behaviour on June 17 at Upper Fair Hill, Cork.

The case was adjourned until October 28 at Cork District Court to fix a date for hearing of the case.

On Tuesday, an ingrown toenail was given as the explanation for his temporary absence in a case relating to a charge of engaging with others in a violent disorder against a background of feuding families.

His solicitor Joseph Cuddigan said on that occasion: “He is suffering from an ingrown toenail. It is reducing his speed in getting here.”

Judge Mary Dorgan said: “An ingrown toenail does not excuse you from not arriving at the door of Anglesea Street Courthouse at 10.30am.”

He did turn up later in the morning on the charge of engaging with others in a violent disorder at SuperValu, Hollyhill, on January 6.