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IRA still "very active" north and south of the border, trial hears
Summary
During a Special Criminal Court hearing, Chief Superintendent Anthony Howard testified that the Irish Republican Army remains "very active" in both northern and southern jurisdictions of Ireland. He stated that Robert Day, 55, is charged with membership in the IRA, a claim he believes holds on the date of the charge. Howard claimed privilege over the evidence supporting his opinion, citing protection of lives, public interest and State security, and offered the material to the judges while noting that even the Director of Public Prosecutions lacks access. The trial is scheduled to continue the following day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: IRA still "very active" north and south of the border, trial hears. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 9th, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-05-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- St Attracta Road
- Dublin
- Special Criminal Court
Topics
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