James O’Connor’s 18-month sentence for deception suspended for four years

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James O’Connor was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for four years, after pleading guilty to making a gain or causing a loss by deception. The offending took place between September and October 2021.

Judge Orla Crowe also ordered O’Connor to undergo 18 months of Probation Service supervision and offence- and victim-focused work. The sentencing report was published on 3 March 2026.