2017-11-14
Dissident leader to be sentenced over Royal visit explosion plot
Stage: Sentence
Outcome: Under cross-examination, Det Spt Maguire agreed with Michael O'Higgins SC, defending, that there has been one previous conviction in this jurisdiction for directing terrorism in the State and that related to Michael McKevitt, who was jailed for 20 years in 2003.; Ms Justice Kennedy, presiding, sitting with Judge Sinead Ni Chulachain and Judge Cormac Dunne, remanded McGrane in custody until December 7, when he will be sentenced.