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Bookkeeper claimed cash stolen from employer was for child's operation
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Derek Moore, 48, admitted stealing just over €92,700 from his employer, Energy Saver Insulations Ltd, over a period from February to November 2018. He also pleaded guilty to falsifying company accounts on 15 February 2018. Moore claimed he collaborated with three customers who paid cash for discounted materials, which he deposited into his personal account. He said the theft was to fund his child's scoliosis operation, citing a US cost of €30,000 and travel expenses, though the child was ultimately treated in Ireland. He has repaid €33,000 and used some of the proceeds for medical costs. No charges were brought against the customers, though civil cases remain pending. The judge adjourned the case to 26 July for finalisation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bookkeeper claimed cash stolen from employer was for child's operation. Charges or matters: five counts of stealing just over €92,700 from his employer, Energy Saver Insulations Ltd, on dates between February and November 2018; one count of falsifying the accounts at the company, which is located in Dublin 12, on February 15, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 15, 2018 Other
- March 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 26 Adjournment
- 2021-05-14 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: five counts of stealing just over €92,700 from his employer, Energy Saver Insulations Ltd, on dates between February and November 2018; one count of falsifying the accounts at the company, which is located in Dublin 12, on February 15, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Codd criticised the media for covering the matter ahead of the sentence hearing, saying the case must proceed by "the rule of law, not the rule of tabloids". "It's not acceptable," the judge said.; She ordered a Probation Report and adjourned the matter to July 26, next, for finalisation.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Huntstown Avenue
- Blanchardstown
Topics
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