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Sunday World
21-06-2025
- Sunday World
Aerosol addict caught shoplifting from Dealz walks free from court – ‘I did it, I sniffed them'
Marian Leddy (40) pleaded guilty at a sitting of Longford District Court to three counts of shoplifting at various retail outlets in Longford town in June and November last year. Marian Leddy was on a suspended prison sentence when she committed the latter two of three thefts she pleaded guilty to. A recovering aerosol addict with almost 100 convictions to her name has walked free from court despite being caught red-handed shoplifting in a midlands town while under a suspended prison sentence. Marian Leddy (40) pleaded guilty at a sitting of Longford District Court to three counts of shoplifting at various retail outlets in Longford town in June and November last year. Leddy, who already had 97 previous convictions from her criminal past, carried out the first of those thefts when entering Dealz on the midlands town's Market Square on June 18. Sgt Enda Daly recounted how Leddy was identified on CCTV taking six cans of Dove deodorant from the store's shelf and placing them inside her jacket before leaving without paying for any of the items moments later. The combined sum of the stolen deodorants amounted to almost €20, none of which was recovered. When gardaí arrested and subsequently interviewed her, Sgt Daly said Leddy accepted her culpability by telling officers: 'It was me, I had an addiction to sprays at the time. I sniffed them (and) I am sorry about that.' The court was also informed of two further shoplifting incidents where Leddy singled out a brace of stores within a week of each other in November. The first of those saw the accused walk into Boots on November 14, along the town's Ballymahon Road where she placed Christmas perfume sets totalling €370 into a shopping bag. Marian Leddy was on a suspended prison sentence when she committed the latter two of three thefts she pleaded guilty to. Like the earlier Dealz incident, Leddy again made no attempts to pay for any of the goods and was positively identified by gardaí on CCTV. Five days later, Leddy targeted local sports store, Elverys, just off Longford's main Athlone Road in an episode that saw her make off with a pair of On Cloud runners valued at just over €100. The training shoes were not recovered, added Sgt Daly, as he revealed how Leddy was also tracked down thanks to the downloading of CCTV in an exercise that ultimately drew an admission of guilt from the Longford woman. The court was told Leddy's most recent conviction had been recorded in July last year, among which saw a series of theft related incidents being 'taken into consideration' by the court. More tellingly, however, was the revelation by Sgt Daly of a suspended five month prison sentence Leddy had been under the confines of at the time of the latter two offences after it was handed down in July 2024. In defence, Bríd Mimnagh said her client's life had 'dramatically changed' for the better since the birth of her daughter three months ago. In handing in a letter to confirm her ongoing engagement a local CADS (Community Alcohol and Drugs Service) branch, Ms Mimnagh said Leddy's decision to steal had largely arisen out of sheer desperation. 'She stole in order to feed herself, she was homeless and pregnant at the time,' she said, insisting how Leddy was 'now in control' of her addiction issues in the hope of embarking on a new chapter in her life. 'She has to focus her life on her little girl and she is asking the court to not imprison her,' added Ms Mimnagh. Judge Bernadette Owens spared Leddy a criminal conviction by applying the Probation Act for the Dealz raid. In referencing how the aforementioned five month suspended prison term was 'at play' in terms of its triggering ramifications, Judge Owens deferred any sentencing until an updated probation report was carried out on the accused. Leddy was consequently remanded on bail to appear back at a sitting of Longford District Court on November 18.
Irish Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dealz issues urgent recall on popular product 'which can harm children's health'
Well-known discount store Dealz has issued an urgent recall for a popular product sold in Ireland which 'can harm children's health'. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced on Wednesday that Poundland UK, which trades as Dealz in the Republic of Ireland, has issued a recall of its 8PK Heart Balloons V Day due to chemical test failure required by toy safety standard. According to the CCPC, the product recall has been issued as the product poses a chemical risk due to excessive levels of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances. The CCPC warned that children may be exposed through skin contact or mouthing the balloons "which can harm children's health". The model number is 939773, while the batch number is SS25 and the bar code is 5045735005543. It is understood there are approximately 4,501 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. Customers are being urged to stop using the product immediately, keep it out of the reach of children and return it to any Dealz store for a full refund. "We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused," a Dealz spokesperson said of the recall. "However, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products is at the heart of everything we do. "We are asking any consumers who purchased 939773 - 8PK HEART BALLOONS VDAY to stop using it and return it to Store for a full refund, no receipt is required." For any questions in relation to this specific recall, customers are advised to get in touch with the Dealz Customer Relations Line on 0818 930 843 or via email on The recall comes just a week after Dealz pulled a popular baby cap from shelves due to safety fears. The discount store issued a recall of its Pepco Baby Frotte Cap Blue product last Wednesday (June 11). According to the CCPC, the button on the cap may detach from the garment, resulting in a small part that could easily be placed by a child in their mouth and subsequently swallowed, which could cause the child to choke.
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
HUNDREDS of Dealz products urgently recalled as Irish parents issued warning amid separate teddy bear ‘do not use' alert
AN URGENT warning has been issued for Irish parents over two popular products that were recalled due to safety fears. The toys are sold by different 3 A recall alert was issued for Pepco Baby Frotte Cap Blue due to choking fears Credit: CCPC 3 The caps have been pulled from the shelves of Dealz Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd The They said that the risk presented by the product is choking, as the button may detach from the garment creating a small part. And the small part may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, causing a young child to choke. The brand is Pepco and the product codes are 871590 and 871591. READ MORE ON PRODUCT RECALLS The style number is 871586, followed by the barcodes 5045731150841 and 5045731150858. All sizes are affected, they are 6-12M and 12-36M. There are approximately 568 affected products across the country. The CCPC added: "Customers should stop using the product immediately, keep it out of the reach of children and return it to any Dealz store for a full refund, no receipt is required. Most read in Money "If customers have any further queries in relation to this recall, please contact the Dealz Customer Relations Line on 0818 930 843 or via email on 'Contaminated' cupboard staple recalled over 'life-threatening fungi' hidden inside – children are especially at risk The CCPC also issued a recall alert for the Teddy Bear Plush Toy after discovering the product can come apart, posing a choking hazard. The popular teddy bear is sold on the The affected product has a fibrous stuffing material that seems to come apart and can be ingested by a small This comes with a risk that a child may put the stuffing material in their mouth and swallow it, which could lead to choking. 'ALL BATCHES AFFECTED' The CCPC said: "The model number is YJCRIEIG. The identification number is 7131914370. "All batches are affected. The Goods ID is 601099546642677. "There are approximately 123 affected products in the Republic of Ireland." Temu has contacted affected consumers regarding this recall on behalf of the seller, and reimbursements have been issued to those impacted. 3 The popular teddy bear is sold on the TEMU platform Credit: CCPC
Irish Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall of popular baby cap, with hundreds of affected products in Ireland
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular baby cap due to choking fears, with hundreds of affected products purchased in Ireland. Poundland UK, which trades as Dealz in the Republic of Ireland, has issued a recall of its Pepco Baby Frotte Cap Blue product. Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) highlighted the recall on its website this week, revealing that a risk of choking has been identified with the product. According to the CCPC, the button on the cap may detach from the garment, resulting in a small part that could easily be placed by a child in their mouth and subsequently swallowed, which could cause the child to choke. The affected brand is Pepco and the product codes are 871590 and style number is 871586. The barcodes are 5045731150841 and 5045731150858. All sizes are affected, they are 6-12M and 12-36M. There are approximately 568 of the affected products in Ireland. "We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused," a Dealz spokesperson said of the recall. "However, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products is at the heart of everything we do." Customers who have purchased a product affected by this recall are advised to stop using it immediately, to keep it out of the reach of children and return it to any Dealz outlet, where they will receive a full refund. No receipt is required to get the full refund. For any questions in relation to this specific recall, customers are advised to get in touch with the Dealz Customer Relations Line on 0818 930 843 or via email on
Sunday World
08-06-2025
- Sunday World
Addict was on bail for burglary at time of alleged shoplifting spree, court told
'I stole yeah, but do you not think I need professional help?' Charles Reilly admitted he had stolen in the past to feed a persistent drug habit. A father of two and 'chronic drug user' has been remanded in custody accused of carrying out a shoplifting spree in a midlands town while on bail for burglary and theft related incidents, a court has heard. Thirty-three-year-old Charles Reilly, of River Court, Great Water Street, Longford was brought before a sitting of Longford District Court charged with stealing over €600 worth of clothes and food items from three shops in Longford town over the course of a six week period. Two of those allegedly took place on the same day, on April 11, when Mr Reilly was accused of walking into Durkins, along the town's Ballymahon Street and exiting moments later with €280 worth of men's clothing. Charles Reilly admitted he had stolen in the past to feed a persistent drug habit. Later that same day, Garda Maeve Daly said it will be the alleged Mr Reilly entered Dealz, Market Square to steal almost €50 of food items. The same discount store was allegedly targeted by the accused on May 20, she added, in an incident that resulted in the theft of almost €130 of clothes. Nine days later, Judge Deirdre Gearty was told how Mr Reilly was positively identified on CCTV selecting a number of bedding items before concealing them in a bag and covering the goods with a jacket. In all of the alleged thefts, Mr Reilly was adjudged to have passed all points of payment without making any effort to pay for the near €650 worth of goods which were taken, the contents of which remain outstanding. In a contested bail hearing, the court heard of garda objections to bail under both section 2 of the Bail Act 1997 and O'Callaghan Rules. Garda Daly said despite there being no CCTV available for the second theft which Mr Reilly stood accused of in April, he was found sporting the same attire in both incidents. The court heard how the State's rationale in registering its objection to bail being afforded to Mr Reilly was predicated on fears the sum of goods taken in the alleged thefts may be disposed of by the Longford man. Garda Daly said gardaí likewise harboured fears of possible witness intimidation, a concern which was based on the close proximity of Mr Reilly's home to the shops which had fallen foul of the alleged thefts. Judge Gearty was similarly informed of how Mr Reilly was a 'chronic drug user' and heroin addict who gardaí believed, if granted bail, had the propensity to go on and commit further crimes to feed his addiction. Charles Reilly outside Longford Courthouse. Equally, Garda Daly said the accused was on bail for an alleged burglary in Longford town in early March, in addition to bail which had been sanctioned at the end of February for an alleged theft incident. Part of those conditions, it was added, had obligated Mr Reilly to abide by daily sign on conditions, in an order he had failed to comply with since April 9. John Quinn, defending, contended those anxieties could be suitably addressed by the tabling of a 'substantial' cash lodgement in a vow which would provide the necessary incentive for his client to abide by whatever terms thee court chose to implement. Taking the stand himself, Mr Reilly pledged to adhere to those measures as he came under cross-examination from court presenter for the State, Sgt Enda Daly. 'Your health isn't good,' observed Sgt Daly, as he looked directly at Mr Reilly as he sat in the witness box. 'I know you a long time and I just don't think you look that well at the moment.' The accused, for his part agreed as he revealed how he had recently spent a period of time in hospital. In conceding the addictive challenges he was attempting to curb, Mr Reilly admitted that while he had resorted to crime in the past to feed his drug habit, he was no longer under the influence of heroin. Charles Reilly, the court heard, was already on bail in connection to separate burglary and theft incidents when he was arrested in connection to a string of thefts from retail outlets in Longford town. 'I am taking drugs, but not heroin,' he said. I ran out of money and I did steal, but thank God I am on a methadone programme now.' Sgt Daly, however, said the very fact Mr Reilly was back before the courts facing four separate theft charges indicated otherwise. 'I stole yeah, but do you not think I need professional help?' Mr Reilly snapped in response. 'Prison is not the place for me and I need help.' Judge Gearty, in delivering her verdict, said the State had been 'fully justified' in raising its objections to bail. She said despite Mr Reilly's medical ailments, for which the court empathised with, there were no meaningful conditions which could be applied in order to allay the fears which had been outlined by the State. As such, she stressed the court's decision to refuse bail was grounded on the seriousness of the charges, the strength of evidence presented, the possible intimidation of witnesses, risk of reoffending and addiction issues. He was consequently remanded in custody to appear back via video link at a sitting of Longford District Court next Tuesday (June 10). In making that order, Judge Gearty directed Mr Reilly to receive all appropriate medical attention as part of his remand. Charles Reilly admitted he had stolen in the past to feed a persistent drug habit. Today's News in 90 Seconds - 08 June 2025
