Builder charged with deception offences worth €66,000 in south Dublin

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• Unresolved 55% Standard Judicial Progression

  O'Grady enters a plea (guilty or not guilty) on November 25th. Given the specific charge, the court sets a definitive hearing date for the next stage of proceedings within the next two weeks.

  Watch for: The Dún Laoghaire District Court releases a schedule confirming the next hearing date for Stephen O'Grady.

• Unresolved 25% Plea Bargain Settlement

  The prosecution and defense negotiate a resolution before the November 25th appearance. O'Grady enters a plea of guilty in exchange for a reduced charge or a fixed penalty.

  Watch for: The Irish Times reports that Stephen O’Grady has entered a plea of guilty to lesser charges in Dún Laoghaire Court.

• Unresolved 10% Immediate Acquittal/Dismissal

  The defense successfully argues that the evidence presented regarding the €66,000 deception claim is insufficient. The judge dismisses the charges outright before the case progresses.

  Watch for: Dún Laoghaire District Court issues a ruling stating the charges against Stephen O'Grady are dismissed.

• Unresolved 10% Procedural Stalling/Adjournment

  Both parties agree that further investigation or expert testimony is required. The court grants an indefinite adjournment beyond the initial November 25th hearing.

  Watch for: The Dún Laoghaire District Court publishes an order adjourning the case against Stephen O'Grady until after December.

Generated by gemma-4-E4B-it-qat-UD-Q4_K_XL.gguf on 2026-08-12. Checked against later coverage after 2026-08-26. See how these forecasts score.