Cork supermarket manager 'put his hand in the till' and stole €81,000 to feed his gambling addiction

Court heard accused had repaid the amount in full to his employer

Court heard that as well as dealing with his own gambling addiction, accused is actively helping other people to overcome similar difficulties. File picture: iStock

A gambling addiction caused a supermarket store manager to “put his hand in the till” and take cash totalling €81,750 — but through hard work and determination he has repaid the money in full.

Prosecution barrister Donal McCarthy acknowledged that in his experience as a prosecutor for many years, it was exceptional to see such a large sum of money repaid in full by an accused person.