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

Politician cautioned over alleged alcohol theft from petrol station

An Irish politician, a former TD still involved in politics and a member of a major political party, allegedly stole a quantity of alcohol from a petrol station on two separate occasions, on 1 November 2020 and 14 March 2021. The incidents were captured on CCTV, which was handed to investigating gardai. The politician was questioned by gardai in relation to both incidents and subsequently released, after which a file was sent to the DPP. In September 2021, the DPP decided not to charge the politician, who was instead given an adult caution by gardai.

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Key facts

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What happened
The politician allegedly entered a petrol station on two separate occasions and stole a quantity of alcohol.
When
The alleged thefts occurred on 1 November 2020 and 14 March 2021.
Where
The thefts allegedly took place at a petrol station in Ireland.
Investigation
  • The alleged incidents were filmed on CCTV which was handed to investigating gardai.
  • The politician was questioned by gardai in relation to both incidents and subsequently released.
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.
Other details
  • The politician was given an adult caution by gardai.
  • The politician is a former TD still involved in politics and is involved in a major political party.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe politician allegedly entered the store on two separate occasions and stole a quantity of alcohol. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged thefts occurred on 1 November 2020 and 14 March 2021. (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 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, first report
    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