A Donegal man has been charged with burglary at the home of a pensioner.
Mr Dermot Wilson (21), of Duffy's Flats, Main Street, Donegal Town, was charged at Letterkenny District Court yesterday with trespassing and burglary at the home of Mr William Bartley, Clarcam, in the town between November 16th and 17th.
Insp Eugene McGovern made an application to remand Mr Wilson in custody with consent to bail. He requested bail be set at a substantial amount in light of more serious charges to come before the court in relation to the defendant.
Solicitor Mr Patsy Gallagher said Mr Wilson lived with his partner who was expecting their second child in four months' time and had a 15-month-old child. He said Mr Wilson did not pose a flight risk. He was on social welfare and of limited means.
Bail was set at €6,000 with €300 in the defendant's own bond. The accused's father, Mr Patrick Wilson, of O'Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town and his sister, Ms Deirdre Wilson, were approved as independent sureties for €3,000 each.
As a condition of his bail, Mr Wilson must sign on daily at Donegal Town Garda station between 9 a.m. and 9p.m.
He is not to make any contact with any witnesses in the case and must surrender his passport and promise not to apply for a new one. He must also reside at his current address.
Mr Wilson is to appear before Letterkenny District Court next Tuesday.