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Rapist and serial burglar committed two break-ins after release
Summary
Gerard Kane, 43, a convicted rapist and serial burglar, was sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment in December 2019 for two break‑ins committed after his release in August 2018. Kane had previously received a 12‑year sentence in 2012 for raping a woman after breaking into her home, with the final three years suspended. He was released on bail for burglary at the constituency office of former Fianna Fáil Minister Barry Andrews. In the 2019 case, Kane pleaded guilty to burglary at Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute, burglary at Silchester Crescent, Glenageary, and handling stolen property. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to three and a half years, suspending the final 12 months on strict conditions, including compliance with Probation Service directions for 12 months post‑release. The court noted Kane's psychological problems but also his awareness of right and wrong.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rapist and serial burglar committed two break-ins after release. Charges or matters: burglary at Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute, burglary at Silchester Crescent, Glenageary and handling stolen property on January 20, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2018 Incident
- January 20, 2019 Incident
- 2019-12-19 Publication
Why: Mr Reynolds said his client was homeless on his release from prison because he could not secure a hostel due to his rape conviction. CNI source report
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: burglary at Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute, burglary at Silchester Crescent, Glenageary and handling stolen property on January 20, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Gerard Kane (43) of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in November 2012 for raping a woman after breaking into her home. He sentenced Kane to three and a half years imprisonment, but suspended the final 12 months of the sentence on strict conditions including that he follow all directions of the Probation Service for 12 months post release.; Judge Martin Nolan had previously adjourned the case when he first heard evidence last month.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Barry Andrews. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Silchester Crescent
- Montpelier Gardens
- Dublin
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