Senator Aubrey McCarthy said he held no bitterness towards the convicted man. At a sitting of Wicklow Circuit Court, Judge Patrick Quinn suspended the final 3½ years on condition McCann attend all medical appointments and receive all treatments for serious mental health and addiction issues. McCann was a former resident of Tiglin, which provides residential rehabilitation for addiction, homelessness and social exclusion. He had earlier harassed McCarthy by posting threatening comments on the charity’s social media pages over a period of time. Our mental health system must be stronger, more compassionate, and far more accessible,” he said.

Source: The Irish Times March 26, 2026 22:51 UTC