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Lawyers for Sean McGovern 'not in a position' to say whether trial date needed
Summary
Lawyers for Sean McGovern, who was extradited from the United Arab Emirates to face charges of murder and directing a criminal organization, have told the Special Criminal Court that they are not in a position to indicate whether a trial date will be required. McGovern's defense counsel, Sean Guerin SC, stated that significant progress has been made in the case but that they are not yet ready to determine if a trial date is necessary. McGovern, who is charged with the murder of Noel Kirwan and directing a criminal organization, appeared via videolink. The court adjourned the matter to February 23, with McGovern to appear again by videolink. His lawyers have raised concerns about the legality of his extradition, and the court will continue to hear evidence on the matter.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Lawyers for Sean McGovern 'not in a position' to say whether trial date needed. Charges or matters: murder and directing a criminal organisation, have told the Special Criminal Court that they are not in a position to indicate whether a trial date will be required; the murder of Noel Kirwan on December 22, 2016 at St Ronan's Drive, Clondalkin in Dublin. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 23 Adjournment
- December 22, 2016 Incident
- October 20 2016 Incident
- October 17, 2015 Incident
- April 6, 2017 Incident
- October 20 Incident
- 2026-01-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder and directing a criminal organisation, have told the Special Criminal Court that they are not in a position to indicate whether a trial date will be required; the murder of Noel Kirwan on December 22, 2016 at St Ronan's Drive, Clondalkin in Dublin (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: When asked by Ms Justice Karen O'Connor if he could hear her, Mr McGovern replied: "I can hear you yeah." Mr Guerin suggested that the matter be put back for a period of five weeks "with a view to updating the court at that stage as to the progress that has been made".
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- St Ronan's Drive
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