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New trial date set for former garda and businessman charged with corruption
Summary
A new trial date of 31 October 2023 has been set for the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing of former Garda David Bourke (52) of Main Street, Oola, Co. Limerick, and Limerick businessman Stephen O'Sullivan (41) of Farrehy, Broadford, Co. Limerick. Both pleaded not guilty to corruption counts at Bruree on 22 December 2018. Judge Patricia Ryan, after a pre‑trial hearing focused on disclosure issues, fixed the new date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: New trial date set for former garda and businessman charged with corruption. Charges or matters: two counts of corruption at Bruree, Co Limerick on December 22, 2018; one count of corruption at the same time and place. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 22, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 31, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-05-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: two counts of corruption at Bruree, Co Limerick on December 22, 2018; one count of corruption at the same time and place (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Co Accused
Charges: one count of corruption at the same time and place (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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