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Former solicitor admits deception
Summary
Michael Small, 55, of Renville, Oranmore, Co Galway, admitted to deception at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He pleaded guilty to dishonestly inducing a woman to issue loan funds at Permanent TSB on 2 September 2008, with the intention of making a gain for himself or another. The plea was entered on a non‑prejudice basis. Judge Martina Baxter set a sentence date for 27 March 2023, when all evidence will be heard, and remanded Small on continuing bail until that date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former solicitor admits deception. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 27, 2023 Adjournment
- 2022-12-21 Publication
Places mentioned
Court Venue
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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