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€10k insurance rise due to theft claims from schools, principal told

Summary

In a sentencing hearing at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, John Barry, principal of St Michael's secondary school in Finglas, explained that the school's insurance premiums had risen by €10,000 over two years due to claims from schools for theft and criminal damage. Barry cited the case of Tara Fay, a 46‑year‑old from Premier Square, who was convicted of burglary at the school in October 2016. Fay admitted stealing jumpers, tracksuits, €250 in cash and a mobile phone, and was caught on CCTV entering and leaving the building. Barry noted that while the items were small, the financial impact on the school was significant, and he would prefer the increased premiums to be used for teaching supplies. Fay, who has 39 prior theft convictions and 29 traffic offences, pleaded guilty, and her sentence was adjourned to May 19 by Judge Patricia Ryan.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: €10k insurance rise due to theft claims from schools, principal told. Charges or matters: burglary of the school on Wellmount Road, Finglas on October 4, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 2016 Incident
• October 4, 2016 Incident
• May 19 Adjournment
• 2020-05-08 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence Theft

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