2022-03-21
Application by Lunney abductor Harte must be on notice to DPP
Stage: Sentence
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Last year Harte (41) was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the SCC for committing serious harm on and falsely imprisoning the QIH director at a yard in Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan in September 2019. Represented by Michael O Higgins SC, with Michael Hourigan BL, Harte also seeks various including an order setting aside the conviction and sentence imposed on him by the SCC.; The judge had previously adjourned the matter to allow Harte's legal team produce additional submissions in support of his claim.