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Arrest of IRA accused lawful, court rules

Date
2017-04-27
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Portlaoise
County
Laois

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, judges ruled that the search and arrest of Brian Kenna, 54, were lawful. Kenna, who lives in Crumlin, Dublin, pleaded not guilty to membership of the unlawful organisation Oglaigh na hEireann (IRA). The court accepted that Detective Sergeant Padraig Boyce had reasonable suspicion to stop and search Kenna outside Portlaoise prison after an alleged IRA communiqué fell from his pocket. The judge confirmed Boyce's independent view that Kenna was an IRA member. The court will decide tomorrow on an application challenging the legality of the car search.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Arrest of IRA accused lawful, court rules. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation within the State, namely Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the Irish Republican Army, otherwise the IRA on November 21st, 2015. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Brian Kenna

Accused

Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation within the State, namely Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the Irish Republican Army, otherwise the IRA on November 21st, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Special Criminal Court
Facility
Residence

Topics

Stage Trial

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