Woman who drew 56,000 of her dead mother's pension avoids prison sentence

Tracy Kelliher, aged 49, has been sentenced by Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin to complete 120 hours of community service after she pleaded guilty to theft. Between 2014 and 2016, Kelliher illicitly drew €56,000 from her late mother's pension, leading to her conviction. The judge opted for community service over a 12-month prison sentence, reflecting a rehabilitative approach over punitive measures in cases involving financial theft within families.

Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin has mandated Tracy Kelliher to perform 120 hours of community service as an alternative to a 12-month prison sentence for her role in stealing €56,000.

Kelliher, who is now 49 years old, admitted to committing three 'sample' theft offences between 2014 and 2016 concerning her deceased mother’s pension.

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