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Dublin man admits to IRA membership at trial opening
Summary
At the Special Criminal Court, Darren Gleeson, 34, admitted to being a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) on 18 May 2017. He pleaded guilty to membership of an unlawful organisation. The court, presided over by Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy with Judges Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Cormac Dunne, remanded him in custody until 14 November, when sentencing will occur. Paul Greene SC suggested a possible re‑arraignment on the charge.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man admits to IRA membership at trial opening. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 18th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 14th Adjournment
- 2017-11-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy, presiding, sitting with Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Judge Cormac Dunne, remanded Gleeson in custody until November 14th, when he will be sentenced.; Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy, presiding, sitting with Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Judge Cormac Dunne, remanded Gleeson in custody until November 14th, when he will be sentenced.
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