Special corespondent Michael Clifford reveals the case of Mr O’C, a well-known figure in the State, residing in Munster. He did not want to be identified because the case involves his son, who has an intellectual disability but his story has been verified through correspondence with various State agencies and departments seen by the Irish Examiner.

The Special Criminal Court has directed that the public be excluded from court while gardaí from the National Surveillance Unit give evidence in the trial of three men charged with murdering dissident republican Peter Butterly.