Morto for Enda Kenny, his nephew robbed a crate of Dutch Gold (and a car)

Enda Kenny’s nephew is a bit of a criminal it seems as he got jailed for robbing cars... and Dutch Gold today.

By Genna Patterson

Taoiseach Enda Kenny proves you just shouldn't be judged on your family. His nephew, Kevin Hastings, from Westport, Co. Mayo was jailed today with a sentence of seven months for a number of crimes including car theft, burglary and driving while under the influence of drugs (also for stealing Dutch Gold in a Tesco in Swindon).

If you're going to rob beer, wouldn't you at least pick a better brand?

According to the Irish Independent, Hastings, 18, was charged for breaking into houses and taking car keys, then stealing the owner’s cars. Other charges included stealing two cans of cider from a local Centra and driving without a license or insurance. He also attacked the wall of a house, causing damage, and stole a mountain bike.

Hasting’s mother Marie is the sister of Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Hastings once had a promising rugby career ahead of him but had been on a self-destructive path since his grandmother passed away two years ago. He eventually sought help in Dublin’s St. John of God's hospital.

The majority of Hasting’s crimes were committed when he was 15 or 16, but he is 18 now and can be charged as an adult. Hastings will endure his seven month incarceration at St Patrick's Institution in Dublin and is also disqualified from driving for four years.

He aims to complete his Leaving Certificate once his sentence is over and then take one of the scholarships he was offered at Trinity and in Galway.

The family have released a statement asking for privacy at this time.