Former solicitor remanded on bail over arson, fraud, and theft offences

A former solicitor has been remanded on bail having been charged with arson relating to a fire at a pub and solicitor’s office in Macroom, Co Cork, and theft and fraud offences.

Mark Cronin, aged 40, with an address at 20, New Street, Macroom, appeared before Judge James McNulty at the district court in the town yesterday. He is charged with committing arson causing damage to a licensed premises and solicitors’ offices at Middle Square, Macroom, on October 4, 2010.

The case was adjourned until May, when Mr Cronin will also face nine charges previously heard in Bandon District Court last month. These include five charges of stealing €273,584.