Organisation: Quinn Industrial Holdings

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<p> Alan Harte claimed he was entitled to the same trial in a non-jury court as an accused would receive in a jury court. File picture: Collins Courts</p>

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Alan Harte loses challenge to conviction and sentence for Kevin Lunney kidnapping

A Special Criminal Court judge said Harte had a 'ringleader' role in the kidnapping of the Quinn Industrial Holdings director

<p>In the letter, Mr Quinn said he was prepared to give an undertaking if he could access a road built by him 20 years ago that links Swanlinbar quarry to a cement factory. File picture</p>

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Sean Quinn case adjourned as businessman fails to attend 'due to short notice' of action

<p>Alan Harte (pictured) was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the SCC for committing serious harm on and falsely imprisoning Kevin Lunney. Photo: Collins Courts</p>

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Man challenges Special Criminal Court's right to convict and jail him for Kevin Lunney kidnap

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How gardaí built their case against Kevin Lunney's kidnappers

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Kevin Lunney kidnappers get a total of 70 years for 'callous and vicious assault'

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Kevin Lunney tells sentencing hearing of torment his kidnap and beating had on his family

Special Criminal Court to deliver verdict in Kevin Lunney trial in October

Barristers for each of the four accused have asked the court to consider directed acquittals of their clients due to a lack of evidence.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

Defence admits actions of one man 'suspicious' but don't lead to inevitable conclusion he tortured Kevin Lunney

Closing speeches on behalf of three of the accused were delivered on Wednesday

Wed, 04 Aug, 2021

Kevin Lunney subjected to 'ordeal of callous brutality and gratuitous violence,' trial hears

The barrister said the offences may have been carried out to "service the ends of other persons"

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: Van allegedly used for abduction was left unlocked on Dublin street

The court heard that a member of the National Surveillance Unit planted a device in the van a month after Mr Lunney's assault

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

Court rejects application to adjourn Kevin Lunney trial over mobile data law

Counsel for one of the accused had argued that the law on mass retention of mobile phone data is unclear.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial told defective walkie talkie batteries caused fire that destroyed suspect van

An insurance assessor found that the batteries were "prone to overheating"

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021

Scientist found DNA matching that of Kevin Lunney and accused in Kangoo van

Dr Connolly also said swabs from blood stains in a horse trailer at a yard owned by Luke O'Reilly generated a DNA profile matching Mr Lunney's

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

Accused, YZ, denied to gardaí that he broke Kevin Lunney's leg

The man also denied to gardaí that he was the one who cut the businessman with a Stanley knife

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: Dublin Jimmy was 'like a crazy b*****d' and 'not a good yoke'

Luke O'Reilly told the abduction trial Cyril McGuinness "would drive in like a big crazy b*****d with his husky dog."

Wed, 21 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: 'Highly likely' prosecution will finish next week

The trial began seven weeks ago before the three-judge, non-jury court and had initially been expected to take up to three months

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney case: Barrister complains judge 'dismissive and contemptuous'

Businessman told doctor he did not sleep well for a time due to the pain and was 'fearful of going out in public places'

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

Lawyers for accused in Kevin Lunney abduction trial challenge garda CCTV evidence

A number of witnesses who gave gardaí CCTV footage said they did not question them about the reasons why the footage was being sought.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

Defence lawyers in Kevin Lunney abduction trial dispute phone links with accused

The prosecution is trying to link one of the accused with a phone allegedly used during the kidnapping and assault of Kevin Lunney

Thu, 17 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial judge 'longs for solution' from EU court over access to mobile phone data

Lawyers for the four accused men say that mass retention of mobile phone data is not allowed under EU law as it interferes with the privacy rights of citizens

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial hears gardaí were entitled to use mobile phone data

Lawyers for the State said mass retention of mobile phone data is not a breach of anything but an "interference" with privacy rights which is allowed when investigating serious crime

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Lawyers challenge mobile phone evidence in Kevin Lunney abduction trial

It follows a judgement relating to the conviction of murderer Graham Dwyer in 2015

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Garda admits Kevin Lunney accused was 'open and helpful' during investigation

The court heard that the method for collection of mobile phone data has changed since a judgement arising out of the trial of Graham Dwyer.

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

Attackers used Stanley blade 'to score' Kevin Lunney's chest, court hears

The court heard Kevin Lunney was told to resign from Quinn Industrial Holdings while his leg was broken and bleach was poured on his wounds.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

Special Criminal Court upholds right to hear trial of four accused over Kevin Lunney abduction

Arguments that the court has no jurisdiction in case are rejected

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Delayed Kevin Lunney abduction trial set for end of May

The judge said that the May 31 date would allow for nine weeks of the 12-week trial to go ahead until the court goes on vacation at the end of July, with the possibility of resuming in September

Fri, 21 May, 2021

Court hears of complaint against gardaí over 'planted' DNA in Kevin Lunney abduction case

One of the four men accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director Kevin Lunney has complained to the Garda Ombudsman that DNA was "planted" on a van that he says was deliberately destroyed in a fire so it ...

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020

Four men appear in Virginia District Court in relation to abduction of Kevin Lunney

High Court challenges may delay Kevin Lunney abduction trial

One of the accused was granted permission last August to challenge the decision to try him before the three-judge court.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Man facing trial over Kevin Lunney false imprisonment brings High Court challenge

Accused challenges jurisdiction of Special Criminal Court

Fri, 14 Aug, 2020

Four accused of assaulting Kevin Lunney to appear in court on Friday

Four men will appear before the Special Criminal Court on Friday over the alleged assault and false imprisonment of Quinn Industrial Holdings Director Kevin Lunney last September.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Four sent forward for trial, charged with Kevin Lunney's false imprisonment and assault

Luke O'Reilly, 66, from Mullahoran Lower, Kilcogy, Co Cavan, Darren Redmond, 25, from Caledon Road, East Wall, Dublin and Alan O'Brien, 39, of Shelmalier Road, East Wall, were remanded in custody.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Four arrests in relation to Kevin Lunney's abduction

Four people suspected of plotting and assisting the abduction and attack on Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney last September are being questioned in a cross-border operation.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Three men and a woman arrested in Kevin Lunney investigation

Four people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the abduction and attack on Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney in September.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

PSNI accused of 'reduced presence' as Quinn Industrial Holdings say campaign of violence has resumed

Police in the North are being accused of dropping their guard in trying to stop attacks against Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) staff.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

No bail for Kevin Lunney kidnap accused

The three men had been refused bail at Virginia District Court earlier this month, but sought to have that decision overturned by bringing an application to the High Court in Dublin.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2019

QIH directors meet with Garda Commissioner to discuss criminal campaign against them

Four people were charged last month with the assault and false imprisonment of QIH director Kevin Lunney in Cavan and Fermanagh in September.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2019

Four men due in court in connection with Kevin Lunney abduction

Four men are due to appear in court later this morning in connection with the abduction of Kevin Lunney.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

Arrests in Kevin Lunney torture probe rise to four

Gardaí have made four further arrests in relation to the abduction of Kevin Lunney.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2019

Support for Cavan priest after Sean Quinn complained about him to Vatican

The Association of Catholic Priests received many messages from people applauding the organisation for coming out strongly in support of Co Cavan priest Fr Oliver O'Reilly after it emerged that businessman Sean Quinn complained about him to the Vatican.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

Quinn executive: Police examining 'substantial evidential trail' in intimidation investigation