A 34-year-old man has been charged with causing criminal damage to the constituency office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork.
Thomas Heising of Frankfield Terrace, Summerhill South, Cork city, appeared before a sitting of Cork District Court charged with damaging property at Evergreen Road on 27 May.
Mr Heising was arrested on Saturday and charged yesterday.
Garda Sergeant Chris Cahill told the court that the accused made no reply when the charge was put to him under caution.
Mr Heising was remanded on bail with a number of conditions, including that he have no contact - direct or indirect - with the Taoiseach, his staff or any public officials. This includes contacting persons on social media.
He also has to stay away from Evergreen Road.
Judge Mary Dorgan also warned Mr Heising not to involve himself in commentary in relation to the case. This includes commentary which may take place on social media platforms.
Defence solicitor Shane Collins Daly said that his client had co operated fully with gardai during his garda interview.
Mr Heising is due to appear before Cork District Court again on 25 July.
