The inquiry heard that a close relative confronted the teacher about his addiction after finding an entry on a bank credit card statement. The inquiry heard that a close relative confronted the teacher about his addiction after finding an entry on a bank credit card statement. The teacher’s close relative went to the board of management with this information. The inquiry heard that the teacher also used all his family’s personal savings to fund his addiction. The inquiry heard that before sentencing the teacher repaid in full the amount that he had stolen from the school.

Source: The Irish Times February 05, 2026 11:32 UTC