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Surveillance trial hears belief evidence of Chief Superintendent

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing on 24 January 2014, Garda Chief Superintendent Kevin Donohoe testified that he believes Corey Mulhall, aged 43, is a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Donohoe's belief is based on confidential information he possessed before the investigation began. He stated that this information was privileged and could not be cross‑examined due to national security and investigative concerns. Donohoe agreed with the defence counsel that the basis of his belief could not be disclosed. Mulhall has denied IRA membership and, during the trial, admitted to taking photographs of the Harcourt Square Garda complex on 26 September 2012 under the alias "Jason Egan." The trial is ongoing. Corey Mulhall pleaded not guilty. Chief Superintendent pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Surveillance trial hears belief evidence of Chief Superintendent. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the IRA on September 26, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 2012 Incident
• September 26, 2012 Incident
• 2014-01-24 Publication

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