€1.99 shoplifting case is dismissed

A district court judge yesterday dismissed a shoplifting case because Dunnes Stores did not send a representative to explain why the time and expense of a Garda prosecution was necessary where a man stole Paracetamol priced €1.99 from one of its shops.

Inspector Mary King said contact had been made with Dunnes Stores and that it was happy to send a representative to court but was not in a position to do so yesterday.

Judge Con O’Leary had adjourned the case last week for someone from Dunnes Stores to explain its policy.