Patricia Cronin
IrelandjudgeFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Patricia Cronin is a judge at the Dublin District Court who presided over the case involving Paul Fitzsimons. She is known for her judicious approach, having dismissed one of the charges against Fitzsimons while finding him guilty of public order offenses and applying leniency by treating him as a first-time offender.
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Judge Patricia Cronin agreed to the defence request to mark the matter peremptory against the State.
Radio executive had ‘innocent explanation’ for €111k cannabis delivery to workplace – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-23
Judge Patricia Cronin gave the teenager, who was accompanied to court by his father, an opportunity to read over the Garda objections.
Boy on dangerous driving charges complains his father never says he is proud of him – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-18
Judge Patricia Cronin adjourned the cases, noting the effect of the withdrawal.
Confusion and delays at district court as criminal legal aid dispute drags on – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-12
Judge Patricia Cronin referred to a judicial review when declining to accept a charitable donation in a penalty point case.
How charity donations are helping speeding motorists to avoid driving bans – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Judge Patricia Cronin denied bail to Andrew McNaughton during his court appearance.
Man appears in court following discovery of drugs and armed forces weapons in shed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Judge Patricia Cronin presided over the court appearance of Abdullah Khan.
Man charged over stabbing of garda on Dublin’s Capel Street remanded in custody for four weeks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-06
Judge Patricia Cronin gave Paul Fitzsimons the benefit of the doubt and dismissed the knife charge.
Irish Freedom Party activist who became ‘irate’ after being arrested with knife is spared jail – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
