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Lordship Credit Union robbery accused to make new bail application
Summary
Brendan Treanor, 33, who is charged with participating in the January 25, 2013, robbery of the Lordship Credit Union in Co Louth, will apply for bail for a third time after the Special Criminal Court adjourned his trial. Prosecution counsel Lorcan Staines SC stated the State intends to try Treanor alongside James Flynn, 31, who is currently awaiting an appeal against his extradition from the UK. Staines indicated the extradition process is expected to conclude by the end of July, after which legal preparation for a trial estimated to last six months would be required. Defense counsel Sean Guerin SC argued that Treanor, who is currently in custody, has a right to a speedy trial and requested his case proceed separately without delay. Mr Justice Hunt acknowledged Treanor's rights but noted the undesirable nature of running two lengthy trials separately and the associated costs. Consequently, the court set a new trial date for January 11. Guerin confirmed Treanor will seek a new bail hearing in light of this decision, which is scheduled for June 16 before the Special Criminal Court. The robbery resulted in the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was shot dead during a cash escort ambush by a five-man gang that fled with €7,000.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Lordship Credit Union robbery accused to make new bail application. Charges or matters: participating in a robbery that occurred at the Lordship Credit Union, Co Louth, on January 25, 2013, was due to go on trial at the three-judge, non-jury court in October. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- January 25, 2013 Incident
- January 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 16 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-06-02 Publication
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Charges: participating in a robbery that occurred at the Lordship Credit Union, Co Louth, on January 25, 2013, was due to go on trial at the three-judge, non-jury court in October (Alleged Or Contested)
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