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Kevin Lunney abduction trial to proceed at month end
Summary
Four men stand charged with the false imprisonment and assault of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney at Ballinagh, County Cavan on 17 September 2019. The trial at the Special Criminal Court is now scheduled to commence on 31 May following repeated postponements since January. Luke O'Reilly, Darren Redmond, and Alan O'Brien are named defendants. A fourth man cannot be identified for legal reasons. The court heard the 12-week trial will proceed consecutively until the court recess in late July, with potential resumption in September. Justice Tony Hunt dismissed several defence applications seeking adjournment, including challenges relating to data retention legislation and the circumstances of a vehicle fire. Over 50,000 documents require digital processing. The allegations include assault causing serious harm.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kevin Lunney abduction trial to proceed at month end. Charges or matters: false imprisonment; assault causing serious harm. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 17, 2019 Incident
- May 31 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 5 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 1 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 1 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-05-21 Publication
Why: The trial has been continually delayed at the three-judge court because of public health concerns caused by a combination of Covid-19 and the number of witnesses in the case. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment; assault causing serious harm (Alleged Or Contested)
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment; assault causing serious harm (Alleged Or Contested)
Defendant
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment; assault causing serious harm (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- High Court
Topics
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