Bizarre as Irish burglar receives $225,000 compensation from his victim in compensation claim

Sirpeter, this isn't an "us vs. them" chessmatch... it's ok to be self-critical. I don't think I've ever met an American who wasn't in some way critical of the US government or our justice system. This is obviously a black eye to the Irish system, because it sends the wrong message to the would-be Daniel McCormacks out there, especially with the economy being what it is. So whether we Americans have a plank in our hole or not, the Irish still have a problem on their hands with this kind of legal precedent.

hopfully in the next house he breaks into, they have a loaded gun by the bed and do the right thing a waste that piece of sh-it! just look at the picture! just looks like another knac-ker rat!!

That guy has a surefire career waiting for him in Hollywood. Best monster since Boris Karloff. On another aspect, today's Irish newspaper details a case tried yesterday, in which a man was prosecuted for firing his shotgun INTO THE AIR as a warning to thugs attacking it. The Irish jury once again had common sense, and after a few minutes ruled Not Guilty. But my point is, in a country that's broke, where criminals act with impunity, what kinds of lunatics are running the Irish judicial system, be they prosecuting attorneys or judges? What a disgraceful waste of time and money to try to put an honest citizen in jail. And of course there will be no scrutiny or sanction of those who insisted on prosecuting this case. I am convinced that the current generation of ruling class in Ireland is the stupidest that country ever produced. The people are still good, but need leadership. They need to kick out the parasites and vermin.

If the accused was compensated for having his legs broken by the vigilantised victim in due to a neo-liberal Crimunal 'Justice' (?) System, how was he able to walk out of court on his two feet that were supposed to have be broken? Unless he was levitating. Can't tell by the photo.

Thanks to our justice system, criminality is the only recession proof business in Ireland, it's true what they say,"only fools and horses".

Good thing that Bloke didn't enter into my house.at night he would have been bured in a bough never to be found . lol

ciaradexy Quote"He should be beaten to death!Unquote.Chill out will ya please!!You're Irish.We'll leave mob justice to the Americans ok?They will use every every weakness you expose.They see the splinter in Irelands eye,but can't see their plank that is shoved up where the sun don't shine.

am thinkin half the judges in ireland an usa are senile an suffering from dementia as they become judges when they cant handlea lawyers job anymore this man was protecting his family first then his property

Its a joke,im going to rob a house now!!!

Gracie I doubt he has the mental capacity to sue-more likely brought about by his lawyer who has a financial interest! Goes on every day in the US.Shakespeare was right"First thing we do is kill all the lawyers"

a sane and fair legal system is valuable beyond words. ireland suffered many centuries from the lack of one. in the north that has continued up until recently? now??? I cna't say; you irish in the north can. but here's the deal: a crooked legal system is poisonous and ruinous and murderous, whether the bias is pro unionist, pro victim, or pro anything other than justice. one of the big trends here in U.S. is the pushback against excessive gun laws. criminals don't like this, because they aren't sure who's an easy mark anymore.

Who says crime doesn't pay.

McCormack looks like a delightful fellow (tee-hee-hee). If I looked up in the night and saw that in my bedroom or my house, I'd definitely act first and ask questions later. He looks like a poster boy for Night Of The Living Dead. Certainly not likely to inspire affection or a sense of security in those around him. The fact he had the gall to sue for his injuries is disagusting in itself. That the courts permitted the charade and then awarded the cockroach money - disgusting beyond words.

Looks like a zombie from the Walking Dead!

Murph, that's funny - I was thinking the same thing. He certainly looks the part.