Cahir O’Higgins convicted of theft and attempting to pervert justice

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A jury found solicitor Cahir O’Higgins guilty of theft and attempting to pervert the course of justice on 15 November 2024.

He was convicted of stealing €400 in July 2016 and four counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice in December 2017 by providing gardaí with notes he knew contained incorrect information. He had pleaded not guilty to all five charges.

Judge Martin Nolan remanded O’Higgins in custody and adjourned the case to 25 November 2024 for sentence. The proceedings were reported on 15 November 2024.