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Community service for shop manager who stole €72k
Summary
Paul Cashel, 49, a former shop manager at Aran Sweater Market Ltd on Grafton Street, pleaded guilty to thefts between 2 March and 11 April 2019, during which he stole €72,629.53 from the shop's daily takings to fund a gambling addiction. He began by taking small amounts, then replenished them with further cash until he could no longer do so. Cashel had five prior convictions for road traffic offences. At sentencing, Judge Martin Nolan imposed 240 hours of community service in lieu of a two‑year prison term. Cashel admitted the thefts, expressed remorse, and stated the offence was caused by his gambling problem. The court noted his previous employment, family, and the breach of trust involved. No custodial sentence was imposed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Community service for shop manager who stole €72k. Charges or matters: thefts at Aran Sweater Market Ltd, Grafton Street, Dublin City centre, on dates between March 2, 2019 and April 11, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 11, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2021 Adjournment
- 2021-10-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: thefts at Aran Sweater Market Ltd, Grafton Street, Dublin City centre, on dates between March 2, 2019 and April 11, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Martin Nolan ordered that Cashel complete 240 hours of community service in lieu of two years imprisonment. At a previous sentencing hearing in June 2021, Judge Nolan indicated he intended to impose community service in this case and adjourned the matter for a report to deem the accused's suitability.; At a previous sentencing hearing in June 2021, Judge Nolan indicated he intended to impose community service in this case and adjourned the matter for a report to deem the accused's suitability.
Places mentioned
- Larkfield Gardens
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Grafton Street
Topics
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