Michael McGauley jailed for €3,300 theft in Dublin

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Michael McGauley was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 25 November 2019 to three years in prison, with the final 22 months suspended, for stealing €3,300. The thefts took place in Malahide and Swords, Dublin, on 23 and 24 October 2018, after he took money for insulation work and an investment.

McGauley pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing money from Gemma Hazley. The proceedings were reported on 26 November 2019.

Judge Martin Nolan said his previous convictions meant imprisonment was necessary. Repayment was among the conditions attached to the suspended portion of the sentence. The court heard McGauley had saved the money and a cheque for that amount had already been sent to gardaí to pass on to the victim.