David Drumm granted legal aid for conspiracy to defraud trial

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David Drumm was granted legal aid for his conspiracy to defraud trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 31 January 2017.

Judge Karen O'Connor approved funding for four barristers after considering his financial circumstances and the interests of justice.

Drumm faces two conspiracy charges and one charge under the EU transparency directive, but had not entered a plea.

He was due to appear for a pre-trial hearing on 24 March before the trial expected to begin in April.