Ciaran Maguire and Sean Paul Farrell lose attempted murder discovery bid

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Ciaran Maguire and Sean Paul Farrell had their discovery applications dismissed in the High Court in proceedings over alleged attempted murder and possession of explosives with intent on 26 November 2019. The alleged offences were brought under European Arrest Warrants issued for proceedings in Northern Ireland.

The applications sought information and material gathered during the men’s detention and interviews by An Garda Síochána. Mr Justice Binchy held that the applications should be dismissed, while stating that discovery could be sought where a link was shown between the facts, pleadings and rights alleged to have been breached. The judgment concerned discovery and does not determine whether either man will ultimately be surrendered or tried.