Christopher Dunne loses burglary sentence appeal

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Christopher Dunne's five-year sentence, with the final year suspended, for burglary was upheld by the Court of Appeal on 9 February 2016.

The burglary took place at Oldchapel Wood, Naas, County Kildare, on 15 March 2011.

Dunne had pleaded guilty and appealed, arguing that the sentence was excessive and insufficiently reflected mitigating circumstances.

The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the sentencing judge had considered his personal circumstances and rehabilitation.

The judgment recorded that Dunne had 125 previous convictions, including 97 predating the burglary.