Michael Finlay ordered to court over IRA and handgun charges

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Michael Finlay was ordered to attend court over IRA membership and handgun possession charges on 29 July 2014, when the matter was reported.

Finlay had protested appearing by video link from Portlaoise Prison, saying it breached his constitutional rights. The judge said he would be produced when the book of evidence was served, with that step scheduled for 11 November.

The charges relate to alleged IRA membership and possession of a Makarov pistol, magazine and ammunition in Tallaght on 5 June 2014.