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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

Michael Clifford

SMick Clifford: Sean Quinn's self-pity shows how not to fail

<p>Thiago Cortes was working as a courier for the food delivery service Deliveroo died from injuries after he was knocked down while cycling at North Wall Quay September 2021. Picture: Stephen Collins / Collins Dublin</p>

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Forensics use new technology to crack Deliveroo driver case

ALAN HARTE

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

ALAN HARTE

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Judge lifts anonymity order to allow Lunney gang ringleader to be named

‘No reason’ why ban on naming Kevin Lunney attacker should remain, court told

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‘No reason’ why ban on naming Kevin Lunney attacker should remain, court told

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How gardaí built their case against Kevin Lunney's kidnappers

Observations by Kevin Lunney helped investigators to piece together the evidence needed to bring his abductors to justice

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

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

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

The judge said the only reason he did not impose a life sentence on any of the three men was that the most severe penalties should be reserved for those who finance or benefit from these types of crimes

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

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Boxer who assaulted Kevin Lunney and threw boiling water over Quinn colleague has appeal dismissed

Kevin Lunney suffered a broken nose and potentially life-lasting damage to his eye as a result of the February 2019 attack, which began when James Bernard McGovern approached the two men with a cup of boiling water in his hand at a service station in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

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

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

Mr Lunney said he was "saddened they (his attackers) have ruined their lives by their actions" and he sympathised with their families

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

Drew Harris: More charges to be brought in relation to Kevin Lunney kidnapping

Drew Harris: More charges to be brought in relation to Kevin Lunney kidnapping

'A number of individuals' will be reported to the Director of Public Prosecutions in the coming weeks in relation to the case, Commissioner Drew Harris said

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: Three men found guilty, one acquitted of false imprisonment and assault

Kevin Lunney trial: Three men found guilty, one acquitted of false imprisonment and assault

Luke O'Reilly has been found not guilty of the false imprisonment and assault of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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: gardaí found 'Forensic Casebook' at home of accused

Kevin Lunney trial: gardaí found 'Forensic Casebook' at home of accused

A garda searching the home of one of the men accused of abducting and assaulting Kevin Lunney found a book titled 'The Forensic Casebook, The Science of Crime Scene Investigation', the Special Criminal Court has heard

Tue, 20 Jul, 2021

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

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'

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

Kevin Lunney case: Court hears evidence of contacts between mobile phones

Kevin Lunney case: Court hears evidence of contacts between mobile phones

Lawyers for the accused had tried to prevent phone evidence from being admitted in the trial

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney case: Blood found inside horsebox on accused's yard

Kevin Lunney case: Blood found inside horsebox on accused's yard

Forensic scientist tells Special Criminal Court of examinations at yard of man accused of abducting and assaulting Kevin Lunney

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

'Outdated' law for intercepting phone calls and texts poses security risk, warns judge

'Outdated' law for intercepting phone calls and texts poses security risk, warns judge

Updated legislation to allow for State bodies to access encrypted forms of telecommunications is 'urgently required and long overdue'

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

CCTV in rainny day at Counryside

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

Garda tells Kevin Lunney trial of 'tracking' man allegedly preparing journey for abduction

Garda tells Kevin Lunney trial of 'tracking' man allegedly preparing journey for abduction

Lawyers for the accused are challenging the admissibility of CCTV evidence

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney accused challenges time limit of period to bring judicial reviews

Kevin Lunney accused challenges time limit of period to bring judicial reviews

The man had previously brought judicial review proceedings challenging the non-jury Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to hear his trial.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney case: Accused asked gardaí to leave his family alone

Kevin Lunney case: Accused asked gardaí to leave his family alone

Followed the death of one of his sons and another family member being repeatedly stopped on the street

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021

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

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

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

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

Kevin Lunney trial: Mass retention of mobile data 'not a breach of anything'

Kevin Lunney trial: Mass retention of mobile data 'not a breach of anything'

Michael O'Higgins SC is arguing that mobile phone evidence the prosecution intends to use against his client should be ruled as inadmissible

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney case: Barrister criticises Government failure to act on mobile phone data

Kevin Lunney case: Barrister criticises Government failure to act on mobile phone data

'Day of reckoning" had now come over State's failure to legislate on how gardaí can access mobile phone data, counsel argues

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021

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Kevin Lunney case: Lawyer claims mobile phone data obtained using invalid search warrants

'Information deficit' in application for warrant for phone recrds relating to accused, counsel argues

Wed, 09 Jun, 2021

Lawyers challenge mobile phone evidence in Kevin Lunney abduction trial

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

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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

Kevin Lunney accused claimed he had 'nothing to hide' when gardaí searched his home

Kevin Lunney accused claimed he had 'nothing to hide' when gardaí searched his home

The court heard that before gardaí said anything to Mr O'Reilly, the accused said: "I know why you are here. Because I bought that bottle of bleach."

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

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Kevin Lunney 'violently shaking and shivering' when found, court hears

Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney feared that nobody would come to help as he dragged himself along a country road, shivering from the cold, with a broken leg, knife wounds to his chest, and blood dripping from his face, the Special ...

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

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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

Kevin Lunney interview

Men accused of imprisoning and assaulting Kevin Lunney plead not guilty

The trial of four men who deny falsely imprisoning and causing serious harm to Quinn Industrial Holdings Director Kevin Lunney will hear CCTV, DNA, phone location data and other circumstantial evidence from about 250 witnesses, a barrister told the ...

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

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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

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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

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Trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning Kevin Lunney to proceed next month

Judges at the Special Criminal Court have today ruled that the trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director Kevin Lunney will go ahead next month as scheduled.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2020

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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

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Man charged with abducting Kevin Lunney challenges decision to hold case in non-jury court

Alan O’Brien is the second of the four accused men to challenge the Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to hear the trial.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2020

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

Accused challenges jurisdiction of Special Criminal Court

Fri, 14 Aug, 2020