Postmaster accused of €53k theft

A former postmaster at Crosshaven post office appeared at Cork District Court yesterday on sample charges arising out of the alleged theft of payments to pensioners using the post office.

While the sample charges relate to amounts totalling €2,737, Inspector Bill Duane said it was alleged that “up to €53,000 was stolen during a number of years”. He said the 14 charges before the court were only sample charges. They relate to amounts of around €230 on each theft charge. One refers to an amount of €130.

Sergeant Gerard O’Callaghan brought the charges against Adrian O’Driscoll, aged 66, of 4 Carrigdhoun, Waterpark, Carrigaline.