Co Donegal woman Tara Sweeney had pleaded guilty to stealing the cash over a six-year period from the Donegal Education Centre. The 47-year-old was an accounts administrator at the centre in Donegal Town from 2009 until 2015. The investigation led to Ms Sweeney, of the Glebe, Donegal Town, resigning from her job. Further investigations showed that Ms Sweeney had spent much of the money on clothing, designer handbags, perfumes, jewellery with many high-end labels including Prada and Gucci. The court heard that Donegal Education Centre is also taking High Court proceedings against Ms Sweeney.

Source: Irish Independent December 08, 2020 17:47 UTC