Couple to stand trial over theft of €1.25m

A husband and wife are to stand trial in connection with the alleged theft of €1.25m from Vodafone Ireland over a four-year period.

David McGovern, from Burrow Manor, Calverstown, Co Kildare, was further charged at Dublin District Court with 10 counts of deception contrary to the Theft and Fraud Act.

The 40-year-old is involved in running an electronics firm.