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Firearms trial to open next week
Summary
The Special Criminal Court adjourned the trial of 36‑year‑old Eamon McNamee of Lucan, County Dublin, charged with possession of a firearm with intent to commit assault causing harm at Fairgreen, Saggart, on 19 January 2013. The trial, originally set to open on 7 December 2017, was postponed until Monday to allow the defence to complete requested forensic examinations. Prosecutor Annemarie Lawlor SC indicated the case could finish within five days if it began on Monday. Judge Isobel Kennedy, with Judges Sinead Ni Chúlacháin and Cormac Dunne, granted the adjournment and remanded McNamee on bail.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Firearms trial to open next week. Charges or matters: possession of a firearm with the intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm, at Fairgreen, Saggart, Co Dublin on January 19th, 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 19th, 2013 Incident
- 2017-12-07 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of a firearm with the intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm, at Fairgreen, Saggart, Co Dublin on January 19th, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The judge adjourned the trial until Monday morning and Mr McNamee was remanded on bail.
Accused
Charges: possession of a firearm with the intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm, at Fairgreen, Saggart, Co Dublin on January 19th, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The judge adjourned the trial until Monday morning and Mr McNamee was remanded on bail.
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
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