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IRA accused denied bail

Date
2017-08-10

Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Kevin Braney, a Dublin man living at Glenshane Crescent, Tallaght, was arrested last week on charges of membership in the Irish Republican Army (IRA). He applied for bail, but the Special Criminal Court refused it. The court cited concerns that Braney could be a flight risk and might interfere with witnesses. Detective Inspector Nigel Mulready argued that Braney's release could lead to further serious offences, while Detective Chief Superintendent Tom Maguire supported the objection under Section 2A of the Bail Act, stating that preventing interference with witnesses was a "very live and real concern." Judge Tony Hunt, with Judges Patricia Ryan and Gerard Haughton, agreed and refused bail on that basis alone. Braney was remanded in custody until 5 October, when his case will be mentioned again. He was required to appear in person, as the court deemed the video‑link system inadequate.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: IRA accused denied bail. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the IRA on August 2nd. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

August 2nd Adjournment
October 5th Adjournment
August 31st Adjournment
2017-08-10 Publication

Case subjects

Unnamed accused

Accused

Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the IRA on August 2nd (Alleged Or Contested)

Outcome: Mr Braney was remanded in custody until October 5th, when his case is listed for mention again.