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Convicted killer who's never had a job spent €100k on home renovations, court hears

Summary

During a sentencing hearing on 21 July 2025, the court considered the case of Richard Treacy, 36, who had previously been convicted of manslaughter, dangerous driving, violent disorder and other offences. Treacy pleaded guilty to a money‑laundering offence under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, admitting that between 1 January 2014 and 12 January 2021 he concealed the true source of funds used to pay for renovations at his family home in Limerick. The court heard that €100,000 had been spent on the property, which had been purchased by another party in 2014, and that the renovations were carried out over several years. Garda Ronan O'Reilly presented evidence that cash, including £3,900 and €4,000, was found in the house, and that Treacy had no employment record.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Convicted killer who's never had a job spent €100k on home renovations, court hears. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 1, 2014 Incident
• January 12, 2021 Incident
• June 17, 2020 Incident
• October 20 Adjournment
• 2025-07-21 Publication

Why: He suggested the only reason for this was to "colour" the court's view of his client. CNI source report

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Fraud Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report