File photograph: Stephen Collins/CollinsA woman has been granted two interim protection orders and an interim barring order against three of her adult children. She told a court they have been “taking drugs and robbing my medication and money” from her home due to their addictions. “She has a very bad drug problem,” the woman said, adding that there had been incidents of violence and intimidation as well. Judge Gerard Furlong granted the woman an interim safety order until the case is heard later this month in the Dublin District Family Court. It’s been escalating for over 18 months.”Judge Furlong granted the man an interim barring order until a full hearing later this month.

Source: The Irish Times January 18, 2026 16:30 UTC