A man accused of ramming the gates of Áras an Uachtaráin, the Custom House and Government Buildings in Dublin, has been sent forward for trial.
A judge heard today that the bill for damage to granite at the landmark structures could come to a seven-figure sum.
David O'Callaghan, 40, of The Fairways, Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co Wicklow, allegedly crashed a van into entrances of the three State buildings within 15 minutes after suffering "delusional fantasies" in the early hours of 2 August last year.
The following day, Mr O'Callaghan's bail was set at €350 but also required the approval of a €5,000 independent surety, who must lodge €1,500.
Mr O'Callaghan was held, and a psychiatric report was ordered, but he later took up bail and appeared again at Dublin District Court today when prosecutors served him with a book of evidence.
The cases involve claims he damaged the entrance gate at Phoenix Gate Lodge at Áras an Uachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.
He was further charged with three counts of criminal damage around the houses of the Oireachtas: the main gates of the Department of An Taoiseach, Merrion Street Upper; the rear gates of Leinster House, Merrion Square West; and the North Road gate at Government Buildings, Merrion Street Upper.
He was also accused of damaging the main gates of the Custom House, Dublin 1.
Mr O'Callaghan has yet to enter a plea.
Judge Paula Murphy noted today that the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment and she agreed to grant a return-for-trial order sending Mr O'Callaghan forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the case will be listed on 6 March.
