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Chronic addict helped set blaze outside family home in return for drugs
Summary
Anthony Kavanagh was sentenced after admitting his role in an arson attack outside an Inchicore apartment where a baby and child were inside. He bought and poured petrol in return for drugs, while another man ignited the fire; the judge imposed a partly suspended sentence and probation supervision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Chronic addict helped set blaze outside family home in return for drugs. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 15 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-23 Publication
Why: He said he was asked by another person to do it because of a drugs debt and was told he'd also receive drugs. CNI source report
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Outcome: He said Kavanagh has partially engaged with supports and he asked the court to structure a sentence which will allow his client to fully engage with services upon his release. She handed him a sentence of three and a half years, with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions for two years.
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