Cork crime: Addiction, poverty, and trauma driving women into prison

Against the noisy backdrop of the district court in Cork city, incidents of theft of items such as groceries, clothing, toys, alcohol, and cosmetics are detailed day after day by prosecuting gardaí. 

In response, defence lawyers relate stories of addiction, trauma, and poverty as reasons why the offenders turned to crime to get such items from outlets including Penneys, SuperValu stores, pharmacies, and other main street shops.

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