Mc Kevitt defence not ready for trial

A lawyer for Michael Mc Kevitt, the alleged leader of the Real IRA, told the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today that he did not believe the defence will be ready to go ahead with his trial in June.

Mr James Mc Guill, Mc Kevitt's solicitor, told the court that the defence wanted to make an application for further documentation which is critical to the preparation of his defence.