Man jailed for break-in at Shatter’s home

A burglar who broke into Justice Minister Alan Shatter’s home while on bail was given a three-year jail term with 18 months suspended.

Darragh Heavey, aged 26, was arrested shortly after the break-in when gardaí stopped him and matched his shoes with muddy footprints found inside Mr Shatter’s home.

Heavey of Moeran Road, Walkinstown, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary at Delbrook Manor, Ballinteer, on Mar 18, 2012.