A 32-year-old man has been denied bail after a garda was injured in a collision with a "high-powered" scrambler on a footpath in Mulhuddart, Dublin.
Michael Jones appeared at Dublin District Court in connection with the incident on Thursday, 26 February.
Mr Jones, of Whitestown Drive, Mulhuddart, was charged with endangerment by intentionally or recklessly engaging in conduct which creates a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another at Blakestown Way.
He was remanded in custody by Judge Conor Fottrell and is due back in court on Thursday.
The defendant denies the charge, which is a charge under section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, and, on conviction, is punishable by a sentence of up to seven years' imprisonment.
Opposing bail, Garda Liam Bowes cited the seriousness of the case and concerns that the accused would fail to appear in court.
Garda Bowes said Mr Jones "made no reply" when charged at Blanchardstown station. He alleged that he and a male colleague observed a person wearing a black balaclava riding a motorcycle at about 8.25pm.
The bail hearing was told that the motorcycle was driven "in a dangerous manner" on a green area, endangering members of the public.
Garda Bowes remained in the patrol car to watch the suspect, who he claimed continued driving dangerously.
The garda gave evidence that his colleague got out and tried to approach the motorcyclist to seize the vehicle and prevent it from being a danger to members of the public.
The court heard that the person on the scrambler was on a footpath and accelerated at high speed, reaching about 40 km/h.
Judge Fottrell was told that the motorcycle collided with the officer, and both parties were knocked to the ground.
The garda, in his 20s, suffered injuries to legs, arms, and head, consistent with a collision with a powerful motorcycle, the court heard.
A Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance crew treated him and he did not attend the hearing because he was on bed rest.
Garda Bowes gave evidence that he identified the accused at the scene. Defence solicitor John Quinn told Garda Bowes that the allegations would be "fully contested." He argued that there were no grounds to refuse bail.
The court heard Mr Jones had suffered some mental health difficulties in 2025 and was unemployed.
Mr Jones, dressed in a blue T-shirt, grey tracksuit pants, and black runners, did not give evidence. Judge Fottrell emphasised that the accused still enjoyed the presumption of innocence.
However, he held that as a matter of probability, he would attempt to evade justice given the seriousness of the case and the supporting evidence.
Legal aid was granted along with an order sought by the defence that Mr Jones received medical and psychiatric treatment in custody.
