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Book of evidence for IRA & explosives accused

Date
2016-02-04

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Longford

Summary

A book of evidence has been served on two men following their arrest in County Longford in June 2015 as part of investigations into dissident republican activity. Paul Dodd, aged 29, of St Matthews Park, Ballymahon, faces charges of membership of an unlawful organisation, possession of component parts of an improvised explosive device, and possession of approximately 30 assorted shotgun cartridges. Brendan Hope, aged 49, of Springfield Cottages, Mullingar, County Westmeath, is charged with membership of an unlawful organisation and possession of an improvised explosive device. Both men appeared before the three-judge Special Criminal Court. Mr Justice Paul Butler remanded Mr Hope in custody and granted Mr Dodd bail. Both cases have been adjourned to 15 March, when a trial date is expected to be set.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Book of evidence for IRA & explosives accused. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation; possession of component parts of an improvised explosive device; possession of approximately 30 assorted shotgun cartridges; possession of an improvised explosive device. Procedural stage: trial

When:

June 24th Incident
March 15th Adjournment
2016-02-04 Publication

Case subjects

Brendan Hope

Accused

Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation; possession of an improvised explosive device (Alleged Or Contested)

Outcome: remanded in custody until March 15th

Paul Dodd

Accused

Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation; possession of component parts of an improvised explosive device; possession of approximately 30 assorted shotgun cartridges (Alleged Or Contested)

Outcome: remanded on bail until March 15th