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TD Paul Murphy to seek trial date for alleged false imprisonment of Tanaiste
Summary
Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy, 32, of Ballinteer, appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court alongside 18 co-accused, including Alliance Councillor Michael Murphy, 50, of Ballyboden, and Dublin Councillor Kieran Mahon, 38, of Tallaght. The group faces allegations of falsely imprisoning Tánaiste Joan Burton and violent disorder during a water charges protest in Jobstown on November 15, 2014. Prosecution counsel Tony McGillicuddy BL requested that all accused be remanded to appear for arraignment on March 7, noting that some defendants seek trial dates while others require further disclosure. Judge Melanie Greally granted senior counsel to all accused except Cllr Mahon, who has not yet been assigned legal aid. The court remanded Mr Murphy and all co-accused on continuing bail to appear on Monday, March 7, for arraignment. The defence indicated they are anxious for further disclosure but intend to seek a trial date at the next occasion. The matter was adjourned.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: TD Paul Murphy to seek trial date for alleged false imprisonment of Tanaiste. Charges or matters: falsely imprisoning Tánaiste Joan Burton during a water charges protest in Jobstown, is to seek a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 15th, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 7 Adjournment
- Monday March 7 Adjournment
- 2016-01-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: She remanded Mr Murphy and all his co-accused on continuing bail to appear on Monday March 7 next for his arraignment.
Accused
Charges: falsely imprisoning Tánaiste Joan Burton during a water charges protest in Jobstown, is to seek a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: She remanded Mr Murphy and all his co-accused on continuing bail to appear on Monday March 7 next for his arraignment.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Tallaght
- Whitechurch
- Whitechurch Way
Topics
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