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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12608Illegal dumping (littering) · Co. Limerick · 17 Feb 2025

Limerick man pleads guilty to illegal dumping after CCTV shown in court

Michael Quilligan of Thomondgate, Limerick, changed his plea to guilty at Limerick District Court after CCTV footage showed him removing bags of waste and a mattress from his council house and setting them on fire. Judge John King adjourned the case until 6 February for payment of €541.50 in costs, with the Probation Act to be applied if paid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBags of waste and a mattress were removed from a house in Altamira Court, dumped nearby and set on fire (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe dumping took place at Quarry Road, Thomondgate, Limerick city (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe illegal dumping was notified on 17 February 2025 (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge John King (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtQuilligan changed his plea from not guilty to guilty after watching the CCTV (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge adjourned the case until 6 February for Quilligan to pay €541.50 in costs (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceIf costs are paid the Probation Act will be applied; if not, a conviction and fine of €300 plus €541.50 (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherQuilligan has no previous convictions (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherQuilligan said young lads asked him if they could take away his rubbish and he gave them a hand (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Sep2025
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man in court for dumping changes plea after being 'plainly in view' on CCTV

    First report of the case. Quilligan pleaded guilty after watching CCTV; case adjourned for costs payment with Probation Act or fine of €300 plus costs as alternatives.

    accused, Michael Quilligan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Quilligan