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Further remand in Paul Murphy case

Summary

At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case of Paul Murphy and 18 co-accused to May 3 for mention. The defendants face charges including false imprisonment of acting Tánaiste Joan Burton and Karen O'Connell, violent disorder, and criminal damage, arising from a protest in Jobstown in November 2014. Defence counsel requested the adjournment to review recent State correspondence regarding separate trials. The prosecution indicated it had sent written instructions and an indictment later than anticipated. Thomas Kelly (33) of Cushlawn Dale, Tallaght, was remanded in his absence after failing to attend court due to starting a new job as a commis chef. Judge Greally noted he had "seriously underestimated" his attendance obligations but granted leniency given the prosecution's generous attitude, remanding him to the same date as his co-accused. Antoinette Kane (23) of Cloonmore Park, Jobstown, was also remanded in her absence; her counsel stated he could not take instruction from her, who is due a baby in two weeks. A warrant was issued for Dylan Collins (20) of Bawnlea Green, Tallaght, who failed to answer his bail. Other accused include Keith Preston (36), Kieran Mahon (38), and Michael Murphy (50). The matter was adjourned, not concluded.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Further remand in Paul Murphy case. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 3 Adjournment
• November 15th, 2014 Adjournment
• March 18 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-04-04 Publication

Why: Another accused, Thomas Kelly (33) of Cushlawn Dale, Tallaght, was remanded in his absence after he didn't come to court because he has started a new job as a commis chef. CNI source report

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