Two Men Charged Without Counsel

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Two young men, Taylor Ryan and Daryl Waldron, face serious assault charges after allegedly attacking an off-duty police officer in Dublin’s city center. Shockingly, neither had legal representation despite 13 lawyers being called — a direct result of the ongoing legal aid crisis. Judge Malone acknowledged the difficulty, granted bail with strict conditions including no contact with each other or witnesses, a curfew, and mandatory reporting to authorities. The case was escalated to the Circuit Court for heavier sentencing potential. Their next court date is July 29th, as evidence remains…