Compulsive shopper 'frittered away' stolen money

A mother of one who defrauded almost €99,000 has had her sentence adjourned at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to allow the State to consider psychiatric reports presented by the defence.

Claire Mahon (aged 25) of Bailis Downs, Athlumney, Navan, Co Meath, was a "compulsive shopper" who "frittered" the money away on clothes and perfume, the court was told.