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Sunday World
05-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man (37) accused of careless driving causing death of dad-of-two on Wicklow building site
John Maher, was a father of two aged in his late 40s, and died at a workplace incident in Rathdrum. The late John Maher from Rathangan, Co Kildare, who died on Wednesday A 37-year-old man appeared before a court yesterday evening, charged with careless driving causing the death of a man on Wednesday who died at a construction site in Co Wicklow. The man who died in the Rathdrum incident, John Maher, was a father of two aged in his late 40s, and was living in Rathangan, Co Kildare. Tarieli Schatz, of no fixed abode, appeared before Judge William Aylmer at a special sitting of Bray District Court yesterday evening. Evidence of arrest, charge and caution was given by Sergeant Simon Whelan of Wicklow town Garda station. Sgt Whelan said he had earlier arrested Mr Schatz in the presence of an interpreter and that the defendant made no reply after he was charged with the single offence. Tarieli Schatz Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 5th The incident allegedly happened at the Regan Construction Site in the Knockadosan area of Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, on Wednesday afternoon, which the court heard was not described as a public place. Mr Schatz – who sat with his head bowed throughout the brief proceedings – did not object to a garda application that he be remanded in custody. The court heard that the Georgian national had been earning €700 a week while working in construction and legal aid was granted in the case. Judge Alymer ordered that he be medically assessed in custody and a Russian interpreter was assigned for his next court appearance which is due for next Tuesday at a Wicklow District Court sitting in Bray. Tarieli Schatz The court heard that a bail application will be made on this date. Mr Schatz, who was aided by an interpreter throughout the proceedings, did not address the court at any stage. An Irish Coast Guard helicopter was tasked to the building site on Wednesday, but it did not land as Mr Maher had died from his injuries at the scene. The Health and Safety Authority have been notified and have launched an investigation into the incident which is separate to the garda investigation. Mr Maher was living in Rathangan at the time of his death but was originally from Co Laois. His body was removed to St Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown on Wednesday and a post-mortem examination took place on Thursday. The late John Maher from Rathangan, Co Kildare, who died on Wednesday Locals said that Mr Maher was a 'thorough gentleman and a very hard worker''. He is survived by his wife Tracey, sons Seán and Fionn, parents Pat and Mary, brother Liam and sisters Patricia and Eileen. His funeral is due to take place on Monday at The Church of Assumption and St Patrick in Rathangan. Tributes to Mr Maher have been pouring in online since the devastating news broke of his death, with a spokesperson for Kildare Cycling Club writing: 'John will be sorely missed by everyone at Kildare Cycling Club and in the wider community.'
RTÉ News
05-07-2025
- RTÉ News
Man charged over Wicklow construction site death
A 37-year-old man has appeared before Bray District Court this evening charged with careless driving causing death at a building site. It follows the death of father-of-two John Maher, formerly of Rathevan in Portlaoise, at a Co Wicklow construction site on Wednesday afternoon. Tarieli Schatz, a Georgian man of no fixed abode, was arrested this afternoon and charged by Sergeant Simon Whelan. In the presence of a Russian interpreter, he made no reply when charged with careless driving causing death at a Regan construction site on the Greenane Road in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. Judge William Aylmer heard there was no objection or consent to bail and no application for bail was heard today. The case was listed again before Wicklow District Court, sitting in Bray, next Tuesday, 8 July. Mr Schatz was granted legal aid after the court heard he was working in construction, earning €700 per week. Remanding him in custody, the judge also directed that he be assessed to see if any medical assistance was required and he was assigned a Russian interpreter, ahead of his next court appearance.
