Desmond Smith pleaded guilty to IRA assistance at Special Criminal Court

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Desmond Smith pleaded guilty to assisting the IRA at the Special Criminal Court on 10 April 2024. He admitted knowingly rendering assistance to the organisation in furtherance of an unlawful object; sentencing was adjourned until 15 May, and he remained on bail.

Stephen Hamill also pleaded guilty to the same offence at the court, and sentencing for both men was adjourned until 15 May. Both men were on bail while awaiting sentence.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.