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Woman accused of stealing nearly €20k from knitwear business sent forward for trial
Summary
A 50‑year‑old woman from County Louth, Paula Reid, is accused of stealing €19,604 from Hugh Burrows & Sons Ltd over a four‑year period between November 2008 and December 2012. She faces 65 theft offences and has been sent forward for trial by judge and jury in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Reid appeared at Balbriggan District Court, where a State solicitor confirmed the evidence was ready and served. Judge Dermot Dempsey assigned senior and junior counsel, gave her an alibi caution, and remanded her on continuing bail to appear on 14 February.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman accused of stealing nearly €20k from knitwear business sent forward for trial. Charges or matters: 65 offences of theft from the business and is facing trial by judge and jury in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 20th, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 20th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 14th Adjournment
- 2014-01-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 65 offences of theft from the business and is facing trial by judge and jury in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Judge Dempsey remanded the accused on continuing bail to appear before the Circuit Court on February 14th.
Places mentioned
- Clonard Street
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
- Marrion Park
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