Murder and rape trials set for courts across Ireland

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Murder and rape trials were set for courts including the Central Criminal Court, reported on 6 July 2020.

Justice Paul McDermott said Dublin and Cork would host trials from 31 August, with Limerick, Waterford and Castlebar available briefly.

Two Dublin trials were due to begin on 20 July to test safety procedures, after jury trials were suspended during lockdown.

The arrangements were expected to address about 25 per cent of adjourned cases, with 51 murder trials listed on 12 June.