The former manager of Rush Credit Union has appeared in court charged with theft following an investigation into fraud at the financial institution.
Anne Butterly, 65, Channel Road, Rush appeared before Balbriggan District Court charged with 35 counts of theft on dates between 2009 and 2016. The total amount involved is just under €900,000.
Detective Garda Michael Owens gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
He said he met Ms Butterly by appointment at Balbriggan Garda Station this morning where he cautioned the defendant and charged her with 35 counts of theft.
Detective Garda Owens said Ms Butterly replied to three of the 35 charges put to her after caution.
In relation to one, she said: "I can't remember with him."
In relation to another charge, she replied: "Seems to be the same amount on two occasions. I don't think I would have done this."
In relation to a third charge, Ms Butterly said: "That €40,000 came out and went back in within two days, I'm nearly sure."
She made no reply to the other 32 charges.
Detective Garda Owens told the court there was no objection to bail.
Defence solicitor Siobhan McNeilis said the accused has no fixed income and relies on her husband's social welfare.
Judge Joanne Carroll remanded Ms Butterly on bail on her own bond of €100 to 1 September for the service of the book of evidence.
She directed the defendant to surrender her passport and provide a mobile phone number to gardaí.
