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Witness tells trial he can't remember prominent republican ever handing him money

Summary

In the Special Criminal Court, Thomas "Slab" Murphy, aged 66, faces nine tax‑evasion charges for failing to file returns for 1996‑2004. He denies the allegations. A County Meath farmer, who rented land to Murphy and his brothers, testified that he cannot recall the accused ever handing him money, though he began renting in 1997 or 1998. The prosecution, led by Paul Burns SC, presented this testimony. The court also heard from Brid Cannon, a Department of Agriculture employee, who confirmed that Thomas Murphy traded cattle between his own herds and those of Francis and Rosemary and Marie Murphy from 2000 to 2005. Cannon's testimony was supported by John Kearney QC. The trial, which resumed on Tuesday, continued with legal arguments. The case remains ongoing. Thomas Murphy pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness tells trial he can't remember prominent republican ever handing him money. 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:

• 2000 to 2005 Other
• 2015-10-09 Publication

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