Michael Lynn is seeking to appeal his conviction and sentence for stealing €18 million from six financial institutions. Photograph: Collins CourtsDisgraced former solicitor and property developer Michael Lynn has been granted legal aid to appeal his conviction and sentence for stealing more €18 million from six financial institutions after telling a court that he “has no means”.
Lynn , formerly of Millbrook Court, Redcross, Co Wicklow, was found guilty by a jury of 10 of the 21 theft counts against him following a second Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial last year. The jury in his first trial in 2022 failed to reach a verdict. He was sentenced to 5½ years in prison last February.
After legal aid was granted, a barrister for Lynn asked that the case be included on the next list to fix hearing dates. Mr Justice Birmingham said the matter could not be put into a list to fix dates until submissions have been lodged.