A man was refused bail after he was charged over a burglary at the home of Minister of Justice Alan Shatter on Sunday night.
Darragh Heavey, 25, of Moeran Road, Walkinstown, Dublin was charged with trespassing at the Minister's house, at Ballinteer with intent to commit the theft of two watches belonging to Mr Shatter.
No one was home at the time of the incident, which is alleged to have occurred as Mr Shatter was abroad representing the Government at St Patrick's Day celebrations in Australia.
Mr Heavey had been arrested near Mr Shatter's home and had been held for questioning.
Det Sergeant Eugene Stapleton told Judge Clare Leonard that Mr Heavey was charged at Dundrum Garda station on last night.
Legal aid was granted to Mr Heavey, who addressed Dun Laoghaire District Court once to nominate a solicitor to represent him after legal aid was granted.
Det Sgt Stapleton objected to bail citing the seriousness of the offence and strength of evidence.
Defence solicitor Peter Connolly said his client was taking part in vocational courses and had suffered from depression in the past.
In an application for bail, he said that Mr Heavey would abide by any conditions set down by the court including a curfew.
Judge Leonard refused bail and remanded Mr Heavey in custody to appear again on 27 March.
