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Murder accused has charge struck out

Summary

The charge against Dublin man Jason Keating, 26, for the murder of Noel Kirwan, 62, outside Kirwan's house on St Ronan's Drive, Clondalkin, on 22 December 2016, has been struck out by the Special Criminal Court. The Director of Public Prosecutions applied for the strike‑out, and the presiding judge, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, told Keating he was "free to go". Keating's counsel, Mr Giollaiosa O Lideadha SC, noted difficulties with the original certificate and charge sheet and that the prosecution intends to restart proceedings against him.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused has charge struck out. Charges or matters: the murder of Noel Kirwan (62) outside his house at St Ronan's Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on December 22, 2016. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Struck out

When:

• December 22, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-09-14 Publication

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Stage Finding Violent Crime

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