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Man charged with IRA membership to seek clarification on garda recordings

Date
2014-04-01

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Cork

County
Cork

Summary

In the Special Criminal Court, Anthony Carroll, 30, and Brian Walsh, 43, are set to stand trial on charges of membership in the Irish Republican Army and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The charges stem from an arrest on 23 February 2013, when Carroll and Walsh were found with a Walther PI 9mm pistol, a suitable magazine, a Smith & Wesson .22mm Magnum revolver, and six rounds of 9mm and six rounds of .22 long rifle ammunition. The prosecution, represented by Mr Garnet Orange BL, indicated that the trial would commence on Wednesday. Carroll's counsel, Mr Hugh Hartnett SC, announced that the defence would seek clarification on whether the Garda station where Carroll was detained had recording facilities during his consultations with his solicitor. Mr Orange confirmed that no such recording facilities existed and agreed that the best evidence would be used. He also noted that the membership charge might be kept in abeyance, potentially shortening the trial.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man charged with IRA membership to seek clarification on garda recordings. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

February 23, 2013 Incident
2014-04-01 Publication

Case subjects

Brian Walsh

Co Accused

Outcome: Counsel for Anthony Carroll, Mr Hugh Hartnett SC, told the non-jury court that the defence would seek clarification as to whether there was recording in the relevant police station where his client had consultations with his solicitor during his detention.