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Wayne Dundon fails to have Roy Collins murder trial adjourned
Summary
Wayne Dundon has failed in an application to adjourn his forthcoming Special Criminal Court trial on a charge of murdering Limerick businessman Roy Collins five years ago. Dundon (35), of Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, and Nathan Killeen (23), of Hyde Road, Prospect, are charged with the murder of Mr Collins (35) at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre, Limerick on April 9th, 2009. They are due to stand trial on April 29 next and the trial is expected to last four to five weeks. Presiding judge Mr Justice Paul Butler rejected the application, stating that the potential duration of the trial should not prevent it from proceeding. He noted that the Special Criminal Court does not have a jury and that the trial could be interrupted for two weeks if necessary. Chief Superintendent David Sheehan testified about the threat to proposed prosecution witnesses and the increasing difficulty in ensuring their safety as time passes. He stated that adjourning the case would place a significant strain on garda support and witness cooperation. Justice Butler acknowledged the credible evidence provided by Chief Supt Sheehan and the real concern regarding witness safety. He emphasized the court's duty to ensure a fair trial while addressing potential risks. Counsel for Dundon, Mr Remy Farrell SC, argued that the trial may not conclude within the allocated timeframe and raised concerns about evidence disclosure. Similar concerns were raised by Mr Micheal O'Higgins SC for Killeen. The matter was not adjourned and remains at the trial stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Wayne Dundon fails to have Roy Collins murder trial adjourned. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 9th, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 29 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-02-14 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: Chief Supt Sheehan said that if the case were to be put back it would be a significant strain not only to maintain the level of support given by gardai but also to make sure the proposed witnesses give evidence at the forthcoming trial. "Each day that goes by makes it more difficult," Chief Supt Sheehan said.
Applicant
Outcome: Chief Supt Sheehan said that if the case were to be put back it would be a significant strain not only to maintain the level of support given by gardai but also to make sure the proposed witnesses give evidence at the forthcoming trial. "Each day that goes by makes it more difficult," Chief Supt Sheehan said.
Accused
Outcome: Chief Supt Sheehan said that if the case were to be put back it would be a significant strain not only to maintain the level of support given by gardai but also to make sure the proposed witnesses give evidence at the forthcoming trial. "Each day that goes by makes it more difficult," Chief Supt Sheehan said.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Lenihan Avenue
- Hyde Road
- Roxboro Road
Topics
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