National court archive · 2026-03-25
'I might consider calling in the governor': judge says judicial review may be needed over access problems in Mary ward murder case
At a glance
- Crime
- murdering young mother Mary Ward
- People
- Mr Justice Paul McDermott, Ahmed Abdirahman, Mary Ward, Oisin Clarke BL
- Locations
- Kinlay House, Lord Edward Street, Dublin, Melrose Street, south Belfast
- Court
- Central Criminal Court
- Outcome
- The matter was adjourned to tomorrow
Summary
A judge said a judicial review may be needed if prison access problems prevent a psychiatrist from assessing Ahmed Abdirahman, who is accused of murdering Mary Ward. Counsel said the psychiatrist left one prison visit after staff were ‘dismissive and rude’, while video consultations were cancelled.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie