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Trial of woman accused of stealing money from bank account of retired chef continues in legal argument

Summary

The trial of Sandra Doyle, aged 37, continues at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. She denies stealing money from the AIB bank account of retired chef Fergus Brugha, aged 62, over a three‑year period. Evidence shows disputed transactions to Ticketmaster, online motor tax, a veterinary clinic, a beauty clinic, a Dundrum credit union account and mobile phone top‑ups. Doyle, of McCabe's Villas, Booterstown, pleaded not guilty to 131 theft counts at AIB Bank, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, covering September 2008 to May 2010. Judge Patrick McCartan told the jury to return tomorrow after the State finished its evidence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of woman accused of stealing money from bank account of retired chef continues in legal argument. Charges or matters: 131 counts of theft at AIB Bank, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook between September 2008 and May 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 2008 Adjournment
• May 2010 Adjournment
• 2015-02-11 Publication

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Stage Trial Theft

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