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Alleged IRA man wanted in NI claims no corresponding offence here
Summary
A 43-year-old man from Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, appeared before the High Court on 26 October 2021 to contest his extradition to Northern Ireland on six alleged terrorism offences. The defendant, represented by counsel John Berry, challenges two of the charges, contending they have no equivalent under Irish law. These charges relate to attending a place used for terrorist training and receiving training in explosives manufacture. The State's counsel Karen Nolan argued both offences fall within the scope of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005. The alleged conduct dates from August to November 2014 and centres on discussions about pipe bombs, potential targets, and recruitment strategy, based on covert police recordings. Justice Caroline Biggs indicated she would rule on the legal correspondence issue on 10 November before addressing remaining matters. The defendant was remanded on continuing bail pending that date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Alleged IRA man wanted in NI claims no corresponding offence here. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2014 Other
- November 10 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 9 Adjournment
- September 9 Incident
- 2021-10-26 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Counsel said that Mr Casey was being sought for allegedly receiving training in the making of pipe bombs and that four of the six alleged offences carried a potential life sentence.; Ms Justice Biggs remanded Mr Casey, who was in court, on continuing bail to November 9.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- The High Court
- Ernedale Heights
- Ballyshannon
- Donegal
- Ardcarn Park
- Newry
- Armagh
Topics
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