Man gets 21 days in jail for begging

A young Roma man begging on the street with a puppy was jailed for 21 days yesterday as the sentencing judge said the accused had no regard for Irish laws.

Bombonel Rostas, 22, with an address at Laboure Cross, Douglas Road, Cork, was caught causing an obstruction by begging at 5.30pm on Saturday afternoon, November 26, at Patrick Street, Cork.

Inspector Ronan Kennelly said the accused had a cup in front of him. He had gathered €131 by begging that day. This money was seized.