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"Slab" Murphy had "access to significant sources of cash", trial hears

Summary

The trial of Thomas Murphy, 66, of Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, Co Louth, is ongoing at the Special Criminal Court. The accused has pleaded not guilty to nine charges alleging that he failed to furnish a return of his income, profits, or gains, or the source thereof, to the Collector General or Inspector of Taxes for the years 1996/97 to 2004. Prosecution counsel Paul Burns SC stated that the case arises from a Criminal Assets Bureau investigation. The prosecution alleges that although Murphy conducted significant dealings in land and cattle trading, he made no returns to Revenue. Burns told the three-judge, non-jury court that Murphy applied for and received a herd number from the Department of Agriculture, subsequently obtaining grants exceeding €100,000. The prosecution further alleges that Murphy made substantial cash payments, mostly in cash or via third-party cheques, totalling over €300,000 for renting land and purchasing silage. Burns asserted that Murphy had access to significant sources of cash to facilitate these payments and engaged in cattle trading at various markets involving sums well into six figures. The matter is currently at the trial stage, and the proceedings continue.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Slab" Murphy had "access to significant sources of cash", trial hears. Charges or matters: nine charges alleging that he failed to furnish a return of his income, profits or gains or the source of his income, profits or gains to the Collector General or the Inspector of Taxes for the years 1996/97 to 2004. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2015-10-08 Publication

Why: " "The accused had access to significant sources of cash in order to make such payments," Mr Burns said. CNI source report

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