A 33-year-old man has been further remanded in custody in relation to a spate of thefts from businesses across Cavan, Louth, Meath and Monaghan.
Luke Wall, with an address at Cois na hAbhann, Bonninconlon, Ballina, Co Mayo, appeared before Monaghan District Court.
The book of evidence has now been served on the accused. The accused was arrested following a high-speed chase involving armed Gardai across counties Meath and Westmeath in early September and has been in custody since his arrest.
Mr Wall was charged with 22 counts, 20 of them are included in the book of evidence and 2 more will be brought before Monaghan District Court in November. Mr Wall has now been sent forward for trial to appear before Monaghan Circuit Court on April 14th on the charges.
The charges relate to being a trespasser on various commercial premises and businesses and committing theft there in. The dates of the alleged offences range over a period of time from July 2025 to September 2025.
An alleged theft from a beauty salon in Carrickmacross and another in Ballybay along with a theft from Kingscourt Community Centre and a funeral home in Dundalk are some of the charges that Mr Wall faces.
Two other charges that were added were alleged burglaries at the M Hotel in Carrickmacross on the 9th of September and an accountancy firm also in Carrickmacross on the 5th of August 2025.
Mr Wall did seek bail but following a contested bail application that was refused on the nature of the charges and the seriousness of the charges that the accused faces.
Det Gda Ronan O’Mara gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution and said when the two new charges were put to Mr Wall, no reply was given.
The court was told that Mr Wall had been a drug addict on crack cocaine and heroin.
While Judge Raymond Finnegan heard the 33 year old was getting help with his drug problems, he said he has huge concerns over allowing bail to be given.
Judge Raymond Finnegan remanded the accused in jail until the 14th of April. Two members of council, one senior and one junior have been appointed to Mr Wall under free legal aid.
