A Dublin man accused of vandalising the headstone of former president and taoiseach Éamon de Valera has appeared in court.
John Moore, 57, of Cherrymount Crescent, Clontarf, Dublin 3, was ordered to stay away from all members of the De Valera family.
He was arrested at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin at 3.15pm yesterday.
He was brought to Mountjoy Garda Station and detained before he was charged with causing criminal damage to De Valera's headstone and unlawful possession of knives in connection with the alleged incident.
He was held overnight and brought to appear before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court this morning.
Judge Halpin asked the man if he had a solicitor and he replied: "I do not, no".
Garda John Beckett said there was no objection to bail with conditions.
Gda Beckett requested that the accused stay away from Glasnevin Cemetery, have no contact with the De Valera family or any of their properties or assets, sign on three times a week at Clontarf Garda Station and reside at his current address.
Mr Moore said he understood the terms.
Gda Beckett asked for an adjournment to allow time for a file to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Judge Halpin remanded Mr Moore on bail in his own bond of €200 to appear again on 30 March.
When asked if he had any objection, Mr Moore said: "No, that's fine."
De Valera died in 1975 and was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery after a State funeral .
