Wexford man who had 207 tablets worth €440 is given ten month suspended sentence
Wexford PeopleA New Ross man plead guilty to various matters before Wexford District Court.
Ian Bolger (41) of no fixed abode was before the court in relation to various theft matters.
The court heard an outline of the facts which related to three thefts of alcohol from stores between March and December 2024, there was a theft of a saw from Aldi New Ross to the value of €39, a theft of a nail file and aftershave, and a theft €80 from a woman’s purse in Irishtown on December 13 2024.
There was also an offence for possession of drugs where the accused had 207 tablets to the value of €440 in his possession on June 26 2024.
The accused also had a criminal damage charge where on September 7, 2024 Bolger entered a mobile home smashing the window to gain entry and causing €200 worth of damage.
Bolger has 19 previous convictions, most of which are road traffic offences and none of which are theft related.
Gerry Flynn, solicitor for the accused, outlined that most of the offences relate to theft of alcohol from retail premises during 2024 when the accused was said to be homeless and going through a hard time.
Mr Flynn stated that his clients life has improved dramatically in the last year and he has not come to any garda attention. The solicitor stated Bolger would benefit from attending a substance misuse programme and receiving mental health treatment.
Mr Flynn informed the court the accused is no longer using heroin and is completely drug free, save for occasional cannabis use, he is engaging with the Cornmarket Project, and mental health services at Maryville, New Ross, and is not reoffending.
Judge Cheatle imposed a 10 month sentence suspended for 18 months on the condition that the accused enter a 12 month probation supervision bond.