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Dublin man charged with IRA membership at Special Criminal Court
Summary
Brian Kenna, a 54‑year‑old man from Crumlin Park, Crumlin, appeared before the Special Criminal Court on a Sunday hearing. He was charged with membership of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), an unlawful organisation, following his arrest by the Special Detective Unit on 21 November 2015 in the car‑park of Portlaoise Garda Station at 12:08 pm. Detective Sergeant Padraig Boyce explained the arrest to Kenna in ordinary language and warned him. Kenna, wearing a black jumper, did not stand when the charge was read. The State Solicitor, Ms Una Duggan, sought a remand in custody of at least 48 hours. Kenna's counsel, Mr Dean Kelly BL, requested a hearing next Thursday and a bail application, and confirmed a statement of means had been submitted for legal aid. Judge Paul Butler, with Judges William Hamill and Cormac Dunne, remanded Kenna in custody, allowing him to apply for bail until 26 November.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man charged with IRA membership at Special Criminal Court. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation within the State, namely Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the Irish Republican Army, otherwise the IRA on November 21, 2015. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 21, 2015 Incident
- November 26 Adjournment
- 2015-11-22 Publication
Why: He said he explained to Mr Kenna the reason for his arrest in ordinary language and cautioned him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation within the State, namely Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the Irish Republican Army, otherwise the IRA on November 21, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Presiding judge Mr Justice Paul Butler, sitting with Judge William Hamill and Judge Cormac Dunne, remanded Mr Kenna in custody with liberty to apply for bail until November 26.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Crumlin
- Crumlin Park
- the car-park of Portlaoise Garda Station
- Portlaoise
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