Farmer Joseph Baldwin charged with assault for allegedly throwing cow dung at Minister Anne Rabbitte during a public meeting.

Joseph Baldwin, a farmer from Co. Galway, faces assault charges for allegedly throwing a bag of cow dung at Minister Anne Rabbitte during a public meeting on January 4, 2023. Although CCTV shows the bag missed Rabbitte, the judge ruled there was a case to answer based on her fear of being hit. Baldwin denies the allegations, claiming he intended to express community frustrations. The case is set to continue in court.