Man in court charged with violent disorder after Blanchardstown incident

A man has appeared in court charged with violent disorder as part of the investigation into two deaths after a shooting at a Dublin restaurant on Christmas Eve.

Two murder investigations are under way after the incident at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown at about 8pm on December 24.

Gunmen entered the restaurant and fired a number of shots, injuring Jason Hennessy Snr.

He was treated in hospital but died on January 4.

Tristan Sherry, a suspected gunman in the attack, died at the scene.

On Thursday Jonas Kabangu, 18, whose address cannot be published because of security concerns, appeared at Blanchardstown District Court charged with violent disorder.

Garda Aine Doherty from Blanchardstown Garda Station told the court that he had been arrested and charged on Wednesday, and had made no reply under caution.

Kabangu did not speak during the proceedings.

Gardai did not object to bail but requested a number of restrictions.

Judge David McHugh ordered that Kabangu be remanded on his own bond of 100 euro, sign on every Monday and Friday at a venue provided to the court, provide gardai with a phone number within 24 hours, and abide by a curfew between 11pm and 6am.

Judge McHugh also said Kabangu was to live at a specific address which cannot be published for safety and security reasons, and to stay away from another specific address.

He was further ordered not to have contact with nine specific individuals, who cannot be identified for legal reasons.

His solicitor, Tertius Van Eeden said Kabangu had no income and was not claiming social welfare.

Legal aid was granted and solicitor Simon Fleming was assigned to the case.

Kabangu was released on bail.