Alleged cattle rustler granted bail under strict conditions in West Cork case

Judge cites cooperation and mental health treatment plan in granting bail to man accused of multiple high-value cattle thefts

Colm Dineen leaving Macroom Court. Picture: Noel Sweeney

An alleged cattle rustler facing five theft charges and one charge of burglary, relating to the alleged theft of cattle valued at more than €50,000 in a number of incidents in West Cork, has been granted bail under strict conditions in the District Court.

Colm Dineen, aged 32, of Cappaghmore, Ballydehob, appeared before Judge Joanne Carroll at Macroom District Court. Dineen’s solicitor Flor Murphy told the court that his client was due to be admitted to St Patrick’s mental health services in Dublin but would first have to be referred by his GP in West Cork.