Brian Kenna remanded over IRA membership charge

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Brian Kenna was remanded in custody over an IRA membership charge at the Special Criminal Court on 22 November 2015. He was arrested in County Laois during a Garda operation targeting dissident republican activity, and the court granted liberty to apply for bail until 26 November.

Kenna, of Crumlin Park, Crumlin, is charged with membership of an unlawful organisation, namely Óglaigh na hÉireann, also known as the Irish Republican Army or IRA. The court was told the State sought at least 48 hours’ custody, while his counsel sought a date to enter the case and indicated that a bail application might be considered.