21-year-old Waterford man granted bail on charges of blackmail and extortion - News - Waterford News & Star
By Darragh Murphy · Waterford News & Star · 31 October 2026
He must abide by a curfew and regularly present himself to gardaí
Darragh Murphy A 21-year-old Waterford man has been granted bail subject to conditions, on charges of blackmail, extortion and demanding money with menaces.
It is alleged that Andy Morrissey, with an address in Waterford city, demanded cash with menaces from another individual at a residence in the city on September 30.
On October 21, it is alleged that Morrissey once again demanded cash from the same individual, threatening violence if the demand was not met.
The defendant appeared before Judge Catriona Murray last week, who remanded him on bail.
He must abide by a curfew and regularly present himself to gardaí.
He has also been ordered to be of sober habits and have no communication with anyone involved in the case.
He will appear again at Waterford Courthouse in January, pending further directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Reporting by Darragh Murphy for Waterford News & Star, funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.
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