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IRA accused released on bail

Summary

Brian Kenna, 54, of Crumlin Park, Crumlin, was charged with membership of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) on 21 November 2015. He was arrested in County Laois by the Special Detective Unit during an operation targeting dissident republican activity. The case was heard at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, where the State Solicitor informed the three‑judge panel that the Director of Public Prosecutions did not oppose Kenna's bail application. The court set strict bail conditions: Kenna must live in Crumlin, report twice daily to Crumlin Garda station, observe a curfew from 11 pm to 7 am, provide a mobile phone number, surrender his passport and all travel documents, remain within the jurisdiction, avoid Northern Ireland, refrain from associating with anyone charged with a scheduled offence, and not contact any proposed prosecution witnesses directly or indirectly. Kenna accepted these conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: IRA accused released on bail. 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: trial

When:

• November 21, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 3rd Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-11-26 Publication

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