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'Trusted enabler' of Kinahan cartel jailed for over 8 years

Summary

Martin Aylmer, described as a 'trusted enabler' of the Kinahan Cartel, has been sentenced to 10 years and four months with the final two years suspended after pleading guilty to participating in or contributing to the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan in 2016. Aylmer also pleaded guilty to a similar offence in relation to the attempted murder of James 'Mago' Gately. Both men were targeted because the Kinahan cartel believed they were associated with people involved in the murder of David Byrne in February 2016. Aylmer was found guilty of importing tracking devices from the UK by ferry to be used in both crimes. He also pleaded guilty to participating in the plan to murder James 'Mago' Gately between September 7, 2016 and April 6, 2017. Mr Justice Tony Hunt sentenced Aylmer to five years' imprisonment for his involvement in the murder of Noel Kirwan and a consecutive sentence of five years and four months for his part in the attempted murder of James Gately. The final two years of the sentence were suspended for four years to allow for rehabilitation. The case is currently at the appeal stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Trusted enabler' of Kinahan cartel jailed for over 8 years. Charges or matters: a similar offence in relation to the attempted murder of James 'Mago' Gately; participating in, or contributing to the murder of Christopher (aka Noel) Kirwan between October 20, 2016 and December 22, 2016 with the knowledge of the existence of a criminal organisation; participation in the plan to murder James 'Mago' Gately between September 7, 2016 and April 6, 2017; importing tracking devices from the UK by ferry to be used in both crimes; buying mobile phones for the gang who murdered Michael Barr at the Sunset House in Dublin's north inner city on April 25, 2016. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• February 2016 Incident
• October 20, 2016 Other
• December 22, 2016 Other
• September 7, 2016 Other
• April 6, 2017 Other
• April 25, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 2016 Incident
• October 2016 Other
• December 2016 Other
• April 3 Incident
• April 4, 2017 Incident
• 2022-07-29 Publication

Why: Both men were targeted because the Kinahan cartel believed they were associated with people involved in the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in February 2016, the Special Criminal Court has heard. CNI source report

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report