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New Special Criminal Court may see cases early next month
Summary
Eamon McNamee, a 34-year-old man from Lucan, County Dublin, appeared before the Special Criminal Court charged with possession of a firearm with the intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm. The alleged incident occurred at Fairgreen, Saggart, Co Dublin, on January 19th, 2013. These charges are alleged and remain contested. During the hearing, Mr McNamee sought a trial date. Mr Justice Paul Butler noted that the second incarnation of the Special Criminal Court is technically ready to run, having become operational after the Acting Justice Minister signed the rules of court. The judge indicated a prospect that cases awaiting trial, including Mr McNamee's, could be transferred to the new court early next month. However, Mr McNamee's case was listed for mention again on Friday, May 6th. The judge stated that the court would include Mr McNamee's case, particularly those involving individuals in custody, to return to the first Special Criminal Court on that date. Consequently, the matter was adjourned until May 6th. Mr McNamee was remanded on continuing bail until that date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: New Special Criminal Court may see cases early next month. Charges or matters: possession of a firearm with the intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm, at Fairgreen, Saggart, Co Dublin on January 19th, 2013. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- January 19th, 2013 Incident
- Friday, May 6th Hearing Or Sentence
- May 6th Adjournment
- 2016-04-26 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of a firearm with the intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm, at Fairgreen, Saggart, Co Dublin on January 19th, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr McNamee was remanded on continuing bail until that date.
Accused
Charges: possession of a firearm with the intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm, at Fairgreen, Saggart, Co Dublin on January 19th, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr McNamee was remanded on continuing bail until that date.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Special Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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