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Case No. 2414Theft of a vehicle (unlawful taking and use of a mechanically propelled vehicle) · Co. Donegal · 10 Jul 2023

Derek Dunne pleads guilty to stealing Bus Éireann bus from Letterkenny

Derek Dunne, 24, of Markievicz House, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court to unlawfully taking and using a Bus Éireann vehicle from the bus station on Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, on 10 July 2023. Judge John Aylmer adjourned sentencing to the October session and released Dunne on continuing bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted4 Feb
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDerek Dunne pleaded guilty to stealing a Bus Éireann bus from a Donegal bus station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe unlawfully took possession of and used a mechanically propelled vehicle without the consent of the owner. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe owner of the vehicle is Bus Éireann Transport Company. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDunne is 24 years old. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereDunne is from Markievicz House, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe bus was taken from Bus Éireann Bus Station, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 10 July 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDunne entered an early guilty plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge John Aylmer agreed to adjourn the case to the October session. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDunne was released on continuing bail to appear for sentencing in October. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDunne did not speak during the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDunne was represented by barrister Mr Daniel Comerford, BL. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDunne was already engaging with Probation Services in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2025
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to stealing Bus Eireann bus from Donegal station

    Guilty plea entered at Letterkenny Circuit Court; sentencing adjourned to October 2025 session; released on continuing bail.

    convicted, Derek Dunne, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derek Dunne