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New jury sworn-in for Vincent Ryan murder trial

Summary

A new jury was sworn in to hear the trial of Paul O'Beirne (36) and Jeffrey Morrow (37), two Dublin men charged with murdering Vincent Ryan, a 25‑year‑old father, on McKee Road in Finglas on 29 February 2016. The men had been arraigned before the Central Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Their trial had begun with a jury, but Justice Michael White called the panel in again after one juror was unable to continue, necessitating a new jury. The defendants were re‑arraigned, with O'Beirne of Colepark Drive, Ballyfermot, and Morrow of Burnell Court, Coolock, both stating "Not guilty, your honour." Justice White informed the jury that the trial was expected to last five or six weeks and described the circumstances of the shooting, noting that the shots were fired from a vehicle later found burnt‑out in the Naas area.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: New jury sworn-in for Vincent Ryan murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering the 25-year-old father on McKee Road in Finglas. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 29th February Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-06-25 Publication

Why: He explained that one of the jurors sworn yesterday was unable to continue and so he had to swear a new jury. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report