Judge commends 'responsible' burglar for turning down bail to finish drugs course

A burglar interrupted a sentencing hearing and asked to be allowed to remain in prison upon hearing that the judge planned to release him on bail, a court has heard.
Judge commends 'responsible' burglar for turning down bail to finish drugs course
=The judge praised the man for his "responsible" atititude. File image

A burglar interrupted a sentencing hearing and asked to be allowed to remain in prison upon hearing that the judge planned to release him on bail, a court has heard.

Mark Egan (41) told the judge that he is currently doing a drugs course in Mountjoy Prison which has two months remaining and asked that he be allowed to finish it.

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