Niall Power seeks appeal over Irene White murder conviction

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Niall Power told the Court of Appeal on 10 June 2024 that he could not find a solicitor to represent him in an appeal against his murder conviction. He said he had contacted 20 or 30 solicitors without success.

The court adjourned the matter to 6 December 2024, giving Power several months to find a solicitor or say his efforts had ended.

Power had pleaded guilty to murdering Irene White in Dundalk and was sentenced to life in prison in July 2019.

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