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'Middle man' in Irene White murder gets legal aid for psychiatrist
Summary
Niall Power, who pleaded guilty to the murder of Irene White in Dundalk nearly two decades ago, has been granted legal aid to pursue a psychiatrist's assessment as part of his appeal against conviction. Power was the second man sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime. Anthony Lambe of Annadrumman, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, received a life sentence in January 2018 after admitting to carrying out the fatal stabbing. Power handed himself in to gardaí the day after Lambe's sentencing. Both men claimed to be acting on instructions from a third party. At the Court of Appeal, Power's legal team indicated they intend to challenge the conviction on grounds that he was experiencing mental health difficulties at the time of his guilty plea. Mr Justice John Edwards adjourned the matter to 14 March, directing that an affidavit outlining the grounds for extending time to appeal must be filed beforehand. The judge approved legal aid for psychiatric assessment to establish Power's mental state upon admission to custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Middle man' in Irene White murder gets legal aid for psychiatrist. Charges or matters: murder. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- January 2018 Other
- March 14 Adjournment
- 2025-01-17 Publication
Why: However when the matter was raised, Mr Justice John Edwards noted that no documents have been lodged to outline Power's reason for seeking more time to appeal his conviction. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: murder (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Anthony Lambe (41), of Annadrumman, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, was jailed for life in January 2018 after he pleaded guilty to murder. Power handed himself into gardai the day after the knife attacker had been sentenced to life for the same crime.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
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