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Daniel Kinahan's lawyers to apply for bail in due course, court hears
Overview
Lawyers representing Daniel Kinahan have informed the Special Criminal Court that a bail application will be made through the High Court in Dublin in due course. Kinahan is charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between October 2015 and April 2017. During a court hearing, his solicitor stated that the defence team is seeking an expert to examine digital evidence and information regarding past international investigations. Kinahan was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on 21 December, by which time the prosecution expects the book of evidence to be ready.
Key points
- Daniel Kinahan's legal team confirmed an application for bail will be made through the High Court in Dublin.
- Kinahan faces a single charge of directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 October 2015 and 6 April 2017.
- His defence team is seeking an expert to examine digital evidence and information on other international investigations.
- The prosecution stated there is a 189-page statement of facts behind Kinahan's extradition from Dubai earlier in the year.
- Kinahan was remanded in custody until his next court appearance scheduled for 21 December, when the book of evidence is expected to be ready.