A former solicitor has pleaded not guilty to a theft charge dating back more than a decade and allegedly involving a sum of more than €60,000. The court heard that when the charge was put to him Mr Gibbons replied “not guilty”. There was no objection to bail and Det Garda Keane said the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that the case proceed to trial on indictment. The charge, under Section 4 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act, relates to alleged theft on two dates, one in January and one in February in 2008, the money having been the property of another party. The matter was adjourned until May 7 next when it is expected a book of evidence will be served on Mr Gibbons.

Source: Irish Examiner April 28, 2019 20:48 UTC