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Judge refuses jurisdiction in case of Paddy Power worker accused of stealing €5.5k
Summary
A District Court judge has refused jurisdiction in the case of a woman who admitted stealing €5,500 in cash while working at Paddy Power, stating that taking that amount of money from an employer while in a position of trust was "not a minor matter." Connie Redmond (22), of Longmeadow Apartments, Conyngham Road, Dublin 8, pleaded guilty at Dún Laoghaire District Court to stealing €5,500 in cash from Paddy Power at Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4, on May 6, 2025. Redmond informed the court that her solicitor was not present due to the ongoing industrial action over legal aid rates. Judge Anne Watkin stated that the case should not proceed without the accused having legal representation. She also said she would be refusing jurisdiction, emphasizing that taking that amount of money from an employer while in a position of trust was not a minor matter. The judge ordered disclosure and adjourned the matter until September 8 for a Book of Evidence to be prepared and directions from another court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge refuses jurisdiction in case of Paddy Power worker accused of stealing €5.5k. Charges or matters: stealing €5,500 in cash from Paddy Power at Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4, on May 6, 2025. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- May 6, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 8 Adjournment
- 2026-06-30 Publication
Why: Redmond told the court that her solicitor was not present because of the ongoing industrial action over legal aid rates. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: stealing €5,500 in cash from Paddy Power at Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4, on May 6, 2025 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge ordered disclosure and adjourned the matter until September 8 for a Book of Evidence to be prepared and directions from another court.
Places mentioned
- Conyngham Road
- Dublin
- Dún Laoghaire District Court
- Upper Baggot Street
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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