Mr O’Connell described the striking out of 30 charges as “an opportunity to let the dust settle”. The charges struck out yesterday include public order, road traffic, and assault in a dispute which had spilled over onto nightclubs and shops in Killarney. Inspector John Kelly asked each of the eight women withdrawing charges yesterday if they were doing so out of their own “free will“ and they each replied this was the case. He made no reply when charged yesterday, the court heard. Ms Avanzo was not withdrawing her evidence, the court heard.

Source: Irish Examiner January 30, 2020 21:45 UTC