A book of evidence will be served before Christmas on two Dublin men charged with IRA membership, one of whom is also charged with extortion.
Derek Palmer (aged 54), of Corduff Green, Blanchardstown, is charged with making an unwarranted demand of Wayne Whitehouse with menaces, namely that he pay the sum of €50,000 or be killed.
Mr Palmer is also charged with membership of an unlawful organisation within the State styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Óglaigh na hÉireann, otherwise the IRA on July 14 last.
Joe Clarke (aged 40), of Geraldstown Woods, Santry, is charged with membership of an unlawful organisation within the State styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Óglaigh na hÉireann, otherwise the IRA on July 14 last.
The Special Criminal Court was today told that the book of evidence would be ready on December 21 in both cases.
Mr Justice Butler, sitting with Judge Alison Lindsay and Judge Cormac Dunne, remanded Mr Clarke in custody and Mr Palmer on bail until that date.
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A Dublin man charged with IRA membership and extortion has been remanded in custody by the Special Criminal Court as the DPP has still not given its directions.
David Dodrill (aged 30) of Plunkett Avenue, Finglas is charged with demanding that Giulio Patriarca pay €5,000 or have his legs broken, at the Lidl supermarket car park at North Road, Finglas on July 13.
He is also charged with membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Óglaigh na hÉireann, otherwise the IRA on the same date.
State Solicitor Michael O’Donovan today told Mr Justice Paul Butler, presiding with Judge Alison Lindsay and Judge Cormac Dunne that he was still awaiting directions from the DPP on the matter.
“I’d ask for more time Judge to see what the situation is,” he said, indicating that other charges might be considered. He suggested a remand for a week.
Mr Justice Paul Butler said that sounded reasonable but the court would have to be told then when the book of evidence would be produced.
“It can’t be open-ended,” he said, noting that Mr Dodrill was in custody, appealing a bail refusal.
The court remanded him in custody until December 16.
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