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Case No. 30141Theft (alcohol) · 1 Nov 2020

Former TD cautioned over alleged alcohol thefts at petrol station

A former TD, an Irish man still involved in a major political party, allegedly stole alcohol from a petrol station on 1 November 2020 and 14 March 2021. The incidents were captured on CCTV and the footage was handed to gardaí. He was questioned by gardaí earlier in 2021, released without charge, and a file was sent to the DPP. In September 2021, the DPP decided not to charge him and he was given an adult caution by gardaí.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested24 Jun
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The politician allegedly stole a quantity of alcohol from a petrol station on two separate occasions.
When
The alleged thefts occurred on 1 November 2020 and 14 March 2021.
Where
A petrol station in Ireland; the county is not specified.
Investigation
  • The incidents were captured on CCTV and the footage was handed to gardaí.
  • The politician was questioned by gardaí earlier in 2021 in relation to both incidents and released without charge.
In court
  • A file was sent to the DPP to decide whether charges would be made.
  • The DPP decided not to charge the politician over the alleged thefts.
Sentence
The politician was given an adult caution by gardaí.
Other details
The politician is a former TD still involved in politics in a major political party.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe politician allegedly stole a quantity of alcohol on two separate occasions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe politician allegedly entered the store on two separate occasions and stole a quantity of alcohol. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe first alleged theft occurred on 1 November 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe second alleged theft occurred on 14 March 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged thefts occurred on 1 November 2020 and 14 March 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe incidents were captured on CCTV and the footage was handed to gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe politician was questioned by gardaí earlier in 2021 in relation to both incidents. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationHe was released without charge and a file was sent to the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed they are investigating the alleged incidents. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe alleged incidents of theft were filmed on CCTV which was handed to investigating gardai. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe politician was questioned by gardai in relation to both incidents and subsequently released. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP decided not to charge the politician over the alleged thefts. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA file was sent to the DPP to decide whether charges would be made. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe politician is a former TD who is still involved in politics. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe politician was given an adult caution by gardai. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe politician is a former TD still involved in politics. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe politician is involved in a major political party. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Sep2021
    Otheririshmirror.ie, follow-up
    Irish politician won't be charged over alleged alcohol theft from petrol station

    DPP decided not to charge; politician given an adult caution by gardai instead.

    suspect, male, Irish, irish
  2. 24 Jun2021
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Prominent Irish politician arrested over 'booze thefts' at petrol station

    Reports the arrest of an unnamed former TD over two alleged alcohol thefts at a petrol station, with CCTV evidence and a file prepared for the DPP.

    suspect, male, Irish, irish