Cork woman 'feared for her life' when she found intruder in kitchen to be offered restorative justice

Judge said possibility of restorative justice should be examined in light of the fact the accused had turned his life around and was now in full-time employment

Sentencing hearing has been adjourned for compensation and for the question of restorative justice to be investigated. Picture: Larry Cummins

A woman in her mid-60s who feared for her life when she found an intruder hiding in her kitchen at 3am is to be given the offer of restorative justice in the case against the 32-year-old man.

Judge Mary Dorgan also told the accused man he should now be gathering compensation for the victim as he has turned his life around and is now in full-time employment.