Redmond granted free legal aid

The former Dublin Assistant City and County Manager George Redmond has been granted free legal aid for a trial scheduled to start on December 1 at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Judge Desmond Hogan noted that gardaí were satisfied that a statement of means provided on behalf of Mr Redmond gave an accurate account of his means at this time, and said he was satisfied free legal aid should be allowed for this trial, which concerns an allegation of corruption relating to the purchase of land by Dublin County Council at Buzzardstown..