Carer stole €600 from intellectually disabled client

A paid carer companion pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of stealing €600 from a woman with a mild intellectual disability.

Judge Olann Kelleher said he could not leave the 62-year-old defendant without a conviction even though she had none before yesterday.

“She was in a position of trust. She abused that,” the judge said. “It is a very sad and terrible crime. It is such a serious matter I have to convict her. I will imposed a fine of €400.”