Raymond O'Neill did not appear at Dublin extradition hearing

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Raymond O'Neill did not appear at a Dublin High Court extradition hearing after the court was told he was unwell. He was on life support on the night of 25 October 2016 following an overdose. The proceedings were reported on 26 October 2016.

O'Neill, aged 37, was sought by Northern Ireland authorities to face charges of murder and arson in connection with the death of Jennifer Dornan in Lagmore, west Belfast. He was also accused of attempted murder in connection with neighbours who narrowly escaped injury when fire spread to their property.

The report said O'Neill took a cocktail of drugs in his cell at Midlands Prison on 21 October 2016. Prison staff found him unconscious.

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