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Prosecution expected to complete evidence in Garda murder witness conspiracy trial

Date
2024-04-30

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Mountjoy

County
Dublin

Summary

In the trial of Dean Byrne, a 30‑year‑old from Cabra Park, Phibsborough, the prosecution is set to finish its evidence tomorrow. Byrne, who was in Mountjoy Prison when arrested on 8 October 2020, is accused of conspiring with Aaron Brady to persuade witness Daniel Cahill not to testify at Brady's 2020 murder trial. Byrne denied owning a mobile phone found in his cell and denied knowing Brady or Cahill. He claimed the phone belonged to a former inmate and that any video or audio messages on it were not made by him. Byrne also denied that a threat to harm Cahill was an attempt to pervert the course of justice. The prosecution alleges Byrne's actions were intended to influence Cahill's testimony. The case is before a three‑judge court, and the prosecution's evidence will conclude tomorrow. The trial remains ongoing. Dean Byrne pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Prosecution expected to complete evidence in Garda murder witness conspiracy trial. Charges or matters: the charge that on a date between February 20 and May 7, 2020, within the State, he embarked on a course of conduct intended to pervert the course of justice. Procedural stage: trial

When:

October 8, 2020 Incident
August 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
January 25, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
February 20 Hearing Or Sentence
May 7, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
April 8, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
June 22, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
2024-04-30 Publication

Case subjects

Dean Byrne

Defendant

Charges: the charge that on a date between February 20 and May 7, 2020, within the State, he embarked on a course of conduct intended to pervert the course of justice (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty