An established Co Kildare businessman has been slammed by a Judge for using 'unrelenting explicit' language specifically against a female Garda.
36- year-old Moldovan born Iurie Cernie, 60 The Meadows, Cournellscourt, Newbridge, was charged with public order and obstruction at Station Road, Newbridge, on March 20, 2016.
In court Garda Rose Keneally outlined how on the early hours of the morning, at Station Road, Newbridge, she was patrolling with a colleaque, who was on probation at the time.
The Garda outlined how a man approached the patrol car and shouted in the passenger window: 'what do you want?'
When asked for his name, he provided a false one.
The Garda said that the accused repeatedly called her a 'f*cking bitch'.
When she asked him for identification, he said: 'You f**king bitch, you don't have a warrant.'
Later in the Garda station, she outlined how the accused stood up and came towards her.
She told the court that he said; "You are a f**king bitch, you will never get a good husband or a good f**k."
Defence Solicitor Timmy Kennelly argued that because no other members of the public were there at the time, the accused was not inciting anyone.
He disputed that the Garda had adequately checked that the accused was so intoxicated that he was a danger to himself and others.
Superintendent Martin Walker said: "This really is a breach of the peace. He terrified a young female Garda. He was reckless.''
Judge Desmond Zaidan criticised Cernie for using 'explicit' and 'vulgar' language against a female Garda.
He said: " There was explicit language at the female officer. Whatever fixation he has on police officers, but this targeted towards the woman. It was specific to her gender. He approached her, there was continuous abuse. Noone should have to put up with that."
Defence asked that the accused pay into a Garda benevolent fund arguing that the man's business will not be able to run in his absence.
In court Cernie apologised and said he had never done anything like this before.
Judge Zaidan agreed that Cernie pay €3,000 to the Garda benevolent fund and allowed him until October 27 to pay it.
He said: "I will send him to prison if he does not pay."
He was remanded on continuing bail until October 27 , he was convicted and fined €500 for Section 6, Section 4 was taken into consideration and €500 for Section 24. He was given six months to pay all of the fines.
He was remanded on bail with €300 to pay.
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