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IRA accused protests use of video link in court
Summary
Michael Finlay, 35, and Dean Byrne, 22, were arrested in Tallaght in June on charges of IRA membership and unlawful possession of a handgun. They appeared in court via video link from Portlaoise Prison. Finlay protested the use of video, claiming it breached his constitutional rights and demanded physical presence at future proceedings. He threatened further action if his rights were further infringed. The court scheduled a remand for the next term to serve the book of evidence, with a production order set for November 11. The judge noted that the court would insist on physical presence if evidence needed to be served or presented. Both men are charged with membership of the Irish Republican Army and possession of a 9x18mm Makarov pistol, magazine, and 10 rounds of ammunition seized in Tallaght on June 5, 2014. The case remains in the evidence stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: IRA accused protests use of video link in court. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 5, 2014 Incident
- 2014-07-29 Publication
Case subjects
Co Accused
Outcome: Mr Michael Bowman BL, for Mr Byrne, said there was no objection to the matter being put back to complete the book of evidence.
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