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Woman stole over €55k from family GP employer
Summary
Anita Gallagher, 54, worked as a receptionist at Dr John Peters' practice in Clonee from 2001 until her resignation in September 2019. In 2019 the doctor noticed irregularities in the practice's income and discovered that Gallagher had been diverting the €60 fee paid by private patients into her own pocket. Between 2013 and 2019 she had taken an average of €8,000 a year, totalling over €55,000. Gallagher admitted the thefts, resigned, and apologized, but requested that her family remain unaware of the matter. She was arrested in June 2020 after the doctor reported the thefts. She pleaded guilty to eight counts of stealing from the clinic. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the sentencing to 17 November, remanded her on continuing bail, and noted that Gallagher was under no financial pressure and that the crime was one of opportunism over a sustained period. The case remains pending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman stole over €55k from family GP employer. Charges or matters: eight sample charges of stealing from Littlepace Medical Centre on dates between January 2013 and August 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2019 Other
- June 2020 Incident
- January 2013 Adjournment
- August 2019 Adjournment
- November 17 Adjournment
- 2013 to 2019 Other
- 2021-11-10 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: eight sample charges of stealing from Littlepace Medical Centre on dates between January 2013 and August 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A woman who stole over €55,000 from a family GP – her employer of almost 20 years – will be sentenced next week at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.; Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to November 17 next and remanded Gallagher on continuing bail after the judge said she needed time to consider the documentation handed in from Gallagher's defence team.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Bramblefield Crescent
- Blanchardstown
- Dublin
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