Took tin of paint from Homebase in Laois town

A woman took a tin of paint from Homebase, Portlaoise district court was told last week. 

Pamela McInerney, 24, of 423 Market Mews, Maryborough Village, Portlaoise was charged with theft from Homebase, Portlaoise on December 8, 2021. 

Sgt JJ Kirby told the court that Ms McInerney took the tin of paint at 1.45pm from Homebase on that date. The value of the paint was €17. 

She did cooperate. She had received an adult caution before. 

Appearing for Ms McInerney, solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said she was a young married woman. She had paid for the paint when she returned to the store. 

She had another €20 in court. 

Judge Catherine imposed Section 1(1) of the Probation Act, saying she was only getting this opportunity once.