EX-FG CLLR ADMITS THEFT OF CASH FROM CHARITY

A FORMER history-making Fine Gael council chairman has pleaded guilty to the theft of money from a mental health charity.

- BY NICOLA DONNELLY

Sean McKiernan, 43, from Trinity Bungalows, Virginia Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, was charged with 58 counts of theft from Navan Mental Health Housing Association six years ago in 2019 at various unknown locations within the State.

The sums varied between €500 and €7,500 and the total amount involved in the theft was €172,000, which was revealed at a previous court date.

Carey was due to stand trial in the case before a judge and jury.