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Man charged with INLA membership granted bail despite garda objections
Summary
Paul Mason, 26, of Ballygarra Park, Garristown, was charged with membership of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) on 7 May 2014. He appeared before the Special Criminal Court, a non‑jury court, where the judge considered bail despite objections from Gardaí. The Gardaí argued that a €5,000 independent surety was too low and that a higher amount of €20,000 would be required. The judge agreed that €5,000 was insufficient and set an independent surety of €8,500. Mason was ordered to live at his mother's address, sign daily at a Garda station, observe a curfew from 9 pm to 9 am, keep a mobile phone on his person at all times, and not interfere with witnesses. He must stay out of County Louth unless he gives 24‑hour notice to the Gardaí and must not associate with anyone convicted or charged with an offence. Legal aid was granted for his defence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man charged with INLA membership granted bail despite garda objections. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 7, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Ballygarra Park
- Garristown
- Dublin
- Louth
- of Ardee Garda Station
- Ardee
Topics
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