A woman who stole cosmetics from a Letterkenny pharmacy has been fined in court.
Shauna Brady was brought before Letterkenny District Court on foot of a bench warrant.
The 42-year-old, with an address at Abbey Villas in Manorcunningham but now living in. Northern Ireland, had been charged with a theft at Magee’s Pharmacy, Main Street, Letterkenny.
Detective Garda Donal Callaghan gave evidence of arresting Brady on foot of the bench warrant. She made no reply when cautioned, Detective Garda Callaghan told the court.
Brady tendered a guilty plea to the incident.
Sergeant Jim Collins said that at 3.36pm on the July 20, 2022 Gardai were called to the scene at Magee’s. When they viewed CCTV, officers identified Brady as a person entering the store and stealing cosmetics worth €240.
The court heard that Brady passed all points, but later made full admissions. The items stolen were resalable.
Solicitor for Brady, Ms Ceejay Byrne, said that her client approached Gardai to have the warrant executed. Ms Byrne said Brady had a difficult recent history, has been at a “low ebb” and in addiction.
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Ms Byrne said that Brady is now sober and clean and is “recovering well”. She added that Byrne is residing in Northern Ireland and is receiving treatment.
Judge Emile Daly convicted Brady and fined her €150. Brady was given six months to pay.