Michael Finlay and Dean Byrne charged over IRA membership and gun

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Michael Finlay and Dean Byrne were charged with IRA membership and possessing a semi-automatic pistol before the Special Criminal Court, in a report dated 6 June 2014.

The alleged firearm possession concerned a pistol, magazine and 10 rounds of ammunition at Glenshane Crescent, Tallaght, on 5 June 2014.

Both men were remanded in custody to return before the three-judge court on 16 June, after applications for legal aid and second counsel were approved.