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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18536Unlawful interference with a gas meter · Co. Tipperary

Tipperary man convicted and fined €5,000 for gas meter interference

John O'Connor of Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, was convicted over an unlawfully interfered gas meter at an address in Carrick-on-Suir, where consumption was not recorded. Gas Networks Ireland investigated the property in January 2023. On Wednesday, 3 January 2024, he pleaded guilty and was convicted at Carrick-on-Suir District Court on two charges under the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995, and was fined €5,000. The latest development is the report of the conviction and fine by Tipperary Live on 24 January 2024.

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  6. Sentenced23 Jan
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Key facts

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What happened
John O'Connor pleaded guilty to and was convicted of two charges under Section 15 of the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995.
Where
The offence concerned an address in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary.
When
He pleaded guilty and was convicted on Wednesday, 3 January 2024.
Cause
The gas meter had been unlawfully tampered with, stopping consumption being recorded.
Investigation
Gas Networks Ireland investigated the property in January 2023.
Charges
One charge was unlawful interference with a gas meter, and the other was failing, as registered customer, to take reasonable steps to ensure the interference was discontinued.
In court
Judge Brian O'Shea heard evidence from Gas Networks Ireland before the conviction at Carrick-on-Suir District Court.
Sentence
He was fined €5,000.
Other details
Gas Networks Ireland welcomed the verdict, and Tipperary Live reported the conviction and fine on 24 January 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence concerned an address in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe plea and conviction were on Wednesday, 3 January 2024. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeThe investigation found the gas meter had been unlawfully tampered with, stopping consumption being recorded. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGas Networks Ireland investigated the property in January 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeHe was convicted on two charges under the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJohn O’Connor pleaded guilty and was convicted at Carrick-on-Suir District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge Brian O’Shea heard evidence from Gas Networks Ireland before convicting. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €5,000. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2024
    Sentencedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary man convicted and fined €5,000 for unlawful interference with a gas meter

    Reports the conviction and €5,000 fine of John O’Connor at Carrick-on-Suir District Court, with the charges and Gas Networks Ireland's investigation details. No existing case matches.

    convicted, John O'Connor, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Connor