Trial date set for garda accused of ATM scam

Garda Brendan Phillips, aged 34, from Sligo but with an address at Charnwood Green, Clonsilla, has pleaded not guilty at Dublin District Court to three deception charges and two counts of attempted deception in connection with ATM withdrawals in March and April 2013.
Yesterday, Judge Bryan Smyth told the accused’s lawyer the two-day hearing will begin on June 23. Mr Phillips was present but did not address the proceedings.