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Dundon and Killeen to get any garda recordings in advance of Roy Collins murder trial
Summary
The Special Criminal Court ordered the disclosure of any recordings made between Gardaí and civilian witnesses in the investigation of the murder of businessman Roy Collins. Wayne Dundon (35) and Nathan Killeen (23) are charged with Collins's murder at Coin Castle Amusements, Limerick, and are due to stand trial on 29 April before Justice Iseult O'Malley. Counsel for Killeen argued that outstanding disclosure issues included all communications between Garda stations and prosecution witnesses, some of whom were in prison. The State's counsel explained that the accused were in Garda stations lacking recording facilities or only recorded 999 calls, and that calls to secure rooms were not recorded. Dundon's counsel sought recordings of calls between Gardaí and prosecution witnesses, arguing relevance to the defence's challenge of witness reliability.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dundon and Killeen to get any garda recordings in advance of Roy Collins murder trial. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 9th, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 29 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-04-09 Publication
Why: Mr O'Lideadha submitted that any recordings of phone calls between gardai and the prosecution witnesses, some of whom were in prison at different times, were clearly and demonstrably relevant because the defence would be challenging the reliability of those witnesses. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Ms Justice O'Malley acceded to applications from Mr O'Lideadha for an order under Section 56 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 for a copy of any recording of the questioning of Mr Killeen during his detention, as well as an application to certify a second junior counsel in the case.
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
- Lenihan Avenue
- Hyde Road
- Roxboro Road
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