A jury in the corruption trial of former Dublin Assistant County Manager, Mr George Redmond, has been told he admitted to gardaí that he received money in relation to a compulsory purchase order on land.

The trial of former Dublin Assistant County Manager, Mr George Redmond, on corruption charges is to ahead next March after Judge Joseph Matthews rejected an application by the defence to stay the proceedings.

The High Court has turned down an application by the former Dublin Assistant County Manager George Redmond to stop his trial on corruption charges at Dublin City Criminal Court.

The High Court is due to give judgement today on an application by the former Dublin Assistant County Manager, George Redmond.