Case of Longford woman who stole €52,000 from her employer 'can't be allowed to drag on'

A woman who stole over €52,000 from her employer must have €6,000 paid by the time the matter returns before Longford Circuit Court in October.
In 2020 Michelle Mulryan (48), with an address at Brookfield Park, Kenagh, Longford pleaded guilty to the theft of €52,456 from McKeon Tyres Ltd between November 2014 and November 2016.

Mother of one Ms Mulryan had redirected the transfer of monies and scheduled online payments due to suppliers to her own bank account.
The defendant joined the company through the State’s JobBridge scheme and was made permanent in 2015. The activity came to light when an audit of the company’s finances in 2016 showed the firm lost almost €35,000 for the first six months of that financial year.

A review of the firm’s online bank statements later showed Ms Mulryan was transferring sums owed to suppliers to her personal account. She was arrested and charged before pleading guilty to the thefts.
Judge Keenan Johnson was told the defendant has made payments of €19,000 so far to the injured party.
Counsel for the defendant, Raymond Groarke BL, told the judge his client suffers from fibromyalgia and this is affecting her ability to work. Judge Johnson noted that the matter has been before the court for quite a while and said it should be progressing quicker.

Mr Groarke stated his client's position, in that she hopes to secure full time employment and get a loan to pay back the outstanding amount.

“Everything she has that is not going on day to day expenses is going to pay off what she owes,” Mr Groarke said.
He pointed out that €2,000 had been paid earlier in the month. Judge Johnson adjourned the case to October for the payment of a further €6,000, and an “accelerated proposal to deal with the outstanding amount”. The judge concluded by saying “this can't be allowed to drag on”.