Gary Fitzgerald sentenced for arson at homeless accommodation

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Gary Fitzgerald was sentenced to three years, with the final six months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 26 January 2017 for arson. The fire occurred at Green Hills Court Apartments in Tallaght, which accommodated homeless people.

The court heard that the building was evacuated, although no resident was in immediate danger. Damage to the apartment was estimated at €45,000.

Judge Melanie Greally also ordered one year of post-release supervision. Fitzgerald had pleaded guilty and received credit for his early plea.