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IRA accused served with book of evidence
Summary
In a County Limerick case, a book of evidence was served on three men—Conor Hughes (38), Darren Fox (26), and Jamie Smithers (36)—accused of IRA membership and firearms offences. The men were arrested on Halloween 2015 by the Special Detective Unit. They face charges of membership in the Irish Republican Army and unlawful possession of a Winchester 12‑gauge shotgun and cartridges. A three‑judge, non‑jury court heard the evidence, and the men were remanded on continuing bail until a further mention on 28 June.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: IRA accused served with book of evidence. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation; unlawful possession of a shotgun. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 31st, 2015 Incident
- June 28th Adjournment
- 2016-06-07 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation; unlawful possession of a shotgun (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: remanded on continuing bail until June 28th
Accused
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation; unlawful possession of a shotgun (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: remanded on continuing bail until June 28th
Accused
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: remanded on continuing bail until June 28th
Accused
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Butler, presiding with Judge Alison Lindsay and Judge Flann Brennan, remanded the men on continuing bail until June 28th, when the case is listed for mention again.
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