This article is from page 26 of the 2012-09-18 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 26 JPG
AN ADDICTION treatment service has confirmed that a Kilrush man is on a waiting list for one of their treatment centres.
Cuan Mhuire had been ordered by a district court judge to supply a letter confirming that Martin Burke (30) had applied for a place on their residential treatment course at Bruree.
Mr Burke, with an address at 4 St Senan’s Terrace, Kilrush, has pleaded guilty to handling stolen property at John Street, Kilrush, on June 25.
Mr Burke has also admitted to damaging the side of a car at Convent Road, Kilrush, and stealing a handbag valued on April 29, 2012.
The accused also pleaded guilty to smashing a window of the Central Pharmacy on May 5.
Mr Burke also pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in a public place on the same night.
In June, Judge Durcan ordered that Mr Burke enter a treatment centre to deal with his alcohol and drug addiction problems.
Defence solicitor Fiona Hehir told the court that Cuan Mhuire had confirmed that there are 30 people ahead of her client on a waiting list for Bruree House.
She said it could be “some time” before Mr Burke is admitted. Judge Durcan remanded Mr Burke on continuing bail to appear in court again on November 14.
He also ordered that an up to date letter be provided on that date.