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Non-jury court refuses bail for Declan Duffy

Date
2016-12-13
Stage
Sentence
Court
Special Criminal Court
Primary locality
Saggart
County
Dublin

Summary

Declan Duffy, 43, of Hannover Street West, Dublin, faces charges of false imprisonment and violent disorder for incidents at The Towers, Garters Lane in Saggart on 9 June 2015. The Special Criminal Court, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt with Judges Martin Nolan and Cormac Dunne, refused bail. Garda objections were based on the risk of flight and Section 2A of the Bail Act, with evidence from Detective Inspector Colm O'Malley and Detective Chief Superintendent Lorraine Wheatley. Duffy remains in custody until 3 October next year, when his trial is expected to commence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Non-jury court refuses bail for Declan Duffy. Charges or matters: false imprisonment and violent disorder, has been refused bail at the Special Criminal Court; three counts of false imprisonment at The Towers, Garters Lane in Saggart on June 9th, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Declan Duffy

Accused

Charges: false imprisonment and violent disorder, has been refused bail at the Special Criminal Court; three counts of false imprisonment at The Towers, Garters Lane in Saggart on June 9th, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)

Outcome: Mr Duffy was remanded in custody until October 3rd next year, when his trial is expected to begin.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Special Criminal Court
  • Cloverhill District Court
Residence
  • Hannover Street
Secondary Mention
Address Area
  • Garters Lane

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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