A former postman who pleaded guilty to charges related to the theft and interference of mail has received a two year suspended sentence.
Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard 39-year-old Seán Hogan of The Quays, Main Street, Passage West, County Cork was “genuinely remorseful” for his actions.
Gardaí spotted a large number of letters in Seán Hogan’s car when he was stopped at a routine checkpoint in Innishannon in January 2022.
149 undelivered items and 514 violated items were found, while 1,692 postal items were discovered during a search of his home.
Mans hand posting a letter in an Irish post box. Image: AlamyDetective Garda Peter Nolan said Hogan made full admissions and told Gardaí he had an alcohol and drug addiction.
Defence barrister Neal Horgan said his client has been drug free for three years after attending rehab.
The court also heard he had gathered compensation money for the victims involved and donated €1,000 to Cork University Hospital after receiving help for his mental health.
Anglesea Street Courthouse, Cork City. Credit; David Creedon / Alamy Live News
