Séamus McGrane’s IRA directing trial date set

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Séamus McGrane had a trial date set at the Special Criminal Court on 22 November 2016 for a charge of directing IRA activities. He is also charged with membership of the unlawful organisation in Ireland between 23 December 2009 and 13 May 2015.

The trial was fixed for 3 October 2017. The proceedings are to take place before the non-jury court.