Crucial evidence against a Monaghan man charged with the possession of explosives, including a statement by him admitting responsibility for the same, has been ruled inadmissible by the Special Criminal Court.

The Special Criminal Court has reserved judgement on legal issues in the trial of a Monaghan man charged with having explosives in his garage.

A 25-year-old Monaghan man charged with possessing explosives has been released on bail after his father lodged €20,000 in an independent surety.