Transylvanian street sweeper fined for begging on the streets of Cork

A district court judge said it was unacceptable for a man to beg for money on the streets of Cork to buy food for his dog. She fined him €150 for begging and €200 for having no licence for the dog.

Judge Marie Keane imposed the fines on Ionel Rostas, of 5 Southern View Place, High Street, Cork, at Cork District Court.

Inspector Vincent O’Sullivan said Rostas, 42, was obstructing pedestrians by begging on December 9. “He was actively begging and had a dog with him, at the time. He did not have the relevant licence for this dog. He has two previous convictions for begging,” the inspector said.