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Dublin man admits having revolver

Date
2023-12-21

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Anthony Walker, 52, pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court to possessing a .38″ special calibre Smith & Wesson revolver on November 23, 2021, on the south side of Dublin. He admitted that the circumstances suggested he had not obtained the firearm for a lawful purpose. A separate charge of possessing five rounds of .38 ammunition in similar circumstances remains active. Walker is also charged with participating in or contributing to activities that could facilitate a serious offence by a criminal organisation, knowing of its existence. The court ordered a psychological report and remanded him on continuing bail until April 8, when sentencing will occur. His co-accused, Ryan Kelly, 24, faces similar possession charges and a charge of facilitating a serious offence, with his trial date set for January 11 next year. The trial is expected to last four weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man admits having revolver. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

November 23, 2021 Incident
April 8 Adjournment
January 11 Adjournment
2023-12-21 Publication

Case subjects

Anthony Walker

Defendant

Outcome: Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Ms Justice Sarah Berkeley and Mr Justice Alan Mitchell, remanded Walker on continuing bail until April 8, when he will be sentenced.; Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Ms Justice Sarah Berkeley and Mr Justice Alan Mitchell, remanded Walker on continuing bail until April 8, when he will be sentenced.

Ryan Kelly

Co Accused