Charged with burglary in Laois
Published 30th Nov 2022, 20:52 GMT
A man was remanded on bail in relation to burglary charges in Laois.
Michael McRedmond, 59, of Coole, Raheen, Abbeyleix is charged with burglary at The Paddock, Mountrath where diesel valued at €80 and a chainsaw valued at €1,000 was taken on April 28 last. He is charged with burglary of farm buildings at the same location on November 4.
Detective Garda JP O’Brien gave evidence of arrest and caution. He said the man replied, “that chainsaw wasn’t worth a thousand euro” when charged.
Judge Andrew Cody remanded the man on bail to appear before Portlaoise District Court on January 12 for DPP directions.