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Printer caught selling counterfeit notes to alleged IRA members
Summary
Richard Molloy, 45, of Naas, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of equipment for producing counterfeit €20,000 in bills sold to an alleged IRA member, and was found to have prepared an additional €2 million. He was sentenced to six years' imprisonment by Judge Patricia Ryan on 6 November 2015. Molloy's counsel, Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC, has appealed, seeking a reduced sentence and a suspended portion, arguing that the judge did not consider Molloy's rehabilitation prospects, his alcohol‑related mental state, and his role as a caring father to a 12‑year‑old child. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Vincent Heneghan BL, noted that the counterfeit money was exchanged with "members of the IRA" and that a follow‑up search uncovered €189,000 in complete notes and an additional €2 million in preparation. Judge Garrett Sheehan, sitting with Justices Alan Mahon and John Edwards, said the Court of Appeal would decide next Thursday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Printer caught selling counterfeit notes to alleged IRA members. Charges or matters: possession of equipment for the production of counterfeit notes at Barstown Commercial Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath on February 2, 2014. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- February 2, 2014 Incident
- November 6, 2015 Incident
- 2016-07-19 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: possession of equipment for the production of counterfeit notes at Barstown Commercial Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath on February 2, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to six years imprisonment by Judge Patricia Ryan on November 6, 2015. Counsel for Molloy, Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC, made submissions to the Court of Appeal today for a reduction in sentence and for a portion to be suspended.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
- Barstown Commercial Park
Topics
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