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Christmas bail for IRA accused

Summary

Michael Finlay, 36, was granted temporary bail by the Special Criminal Court from 24 to 31 December. He faces charges of IRA membership and unlawful possession of a 9x18mm Makarov pistol and ammunition. The court imposed conditions including a daily curfew, daily sign‑in at Crumlin Garda Station, surrender of his passport, prohibition from associating with convicted or charged persons, and restriction on contacting witnesses. He must also provide a mobile number and is secured by a €6,000 surety.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Christmas bail for IRA accused. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation within the State styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the IRA on June 5, 2014. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• June 5, 2014 Incident
• December 24th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-12-11 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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