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"Persistent" burglar has four-year jail term upheld over 70 cent break-in

Summary

Thomas Healy, 46, of Upper Fair Hill, Cork, pleaded guilty to burglary of a residential apartment at Mount Vernon, Belgrave Avenue, Wellington Road, Cork, on 21 July 2017. He was sentenced on 15 February 2018 to five years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended, by Judge Brian O'Callaghan. The Court of Appeal upheld the sentence. Judge Patrick McCarthy, in a three‑judge panel, noted that Healy entered the apartment with another man while the resident was absent, stole 70 cents, and used socks from the home as gloves to avoid detection. He had 67 prior convictions, including two burglary convictions in the Circuit Court. The Court of Appeal found no error in the sentencing decision and dismissed the appeal. The case was heard by Mr Justice McCarthy, Mr Justice George Birmingham and Mr Justice John Edwards.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Persistent" burglar has four-year jail term upheld over 70 cent break-in. Charges or matters: burglary of a residential apartment at Mount Vernon, Belgrave Avenue, Wellington Road, in Cork on July 21, 2017. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• July 21, 2017 Incident
• February 15, 2018 Incident
• 2019-06-24 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Stage Appeal

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