Chef on IRA charges had €94,000 in Daz box, court told

A Co Cork chef charged with IRA membership was found in possession of a Daz washing powder box containing over €94,000 by gardaí investigating the funding of illegal organisations, the Special Criminal Court heard today.

The court was told that in follow-up searches in Cork gardaí found an investment bond for €50,000 and a sweet tin containing £870 (€1,300) at the chef’s home.