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Dublin man charged with IRA membership further charged with handling stolen property

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing on 5 November 2014, Michael Barr, aged 34 and resident of Premier Square, Finglas, was charged with handling stolen electronic equipment valued at €77,900. The property, belonging to Pauline Turner of DSG Retail Ireland Ltd, was found at Finnstown House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin on 18 July 2014. Barr had previously been charged on 18 July with membership of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), an unlawful organisation. The court, presided over by Justice Deirdre Murphy, received a new non‑scheduled offence charge from State Solicitor Ms Irene Daly. Barr appeared in court wearing blue jeans, a Dublin GAA jersey and a navy hoody, and was remanded in custody to appear again on 19 November for mention. The case was brought before the Special Criminal Court because the Director of Public Prosecutions had certified that ordinary courts were inadequate to secure effective administration of justice and preserve public peace and order.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man charged with IRA membership further charged with handling stolen property. Charges or matters: handling stolen property, to wit assorted electronic equipment, the property of Pauline turner of DSG Retail Ireland Ltd, to the approximate value of €77,900 at Finnstown House Hotel, Newcastle road, Lucan, Co Dublin on July 18, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 18 Incident
• July 18, 2014 Adjournment
• November 19 Adjournment
• 2014-11-05 Publication

Why: Ms Daly told the court that matter was before the court because the Director of Public Prosecutions had certified that the ordinary courts are "inadequate" to secure the effective administration of justice and the preservation of public peace and order. Prosecution account reported by CNI

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Stage Trial Theft

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Read the original CNI report