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20/03/2012
Man Charged With Burglary Of Justice Ministers Home
A man is his 20’s has been charged with a break-in at Minister for Justice Alan Shatter’s home over the weekend.
The home of the minister, who is currently in Australia, was broken into on Sunday night around 11:30 and the man was arrested a short time later close to the residence in South Dublin.
He was charged with burglary on Monday night and will appear in Dun Laoghaire District Court later today.
A second man arrested on Sunday is still being question by gardai.
Shatter is expected to continue his visit to Australia and New Zealand as part of St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
It is unlikely what, if any, contents are missing from the home will be confirmed before the ministers return on Friday.
(H/GK)
The home of the minister, who is currently in Australia, was broken into on Sunday night around 11:30 and the man was arrested a short time later close to the residence in South Dublin.
He was charged with burglary on Monday night and will appear in Dun Laoghaire District Court later today.
A second man arrested on Sunday is still being question by gardai.
Shatter is expected to continue his visit to Australia and New Zealand as part of St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
It is unlikely what, if any, contents are missing from the home will be confirmed before the ministers return on Friday.
(H/GK)
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