North's authorities seek extradition of rape suspect

A 55-year old man whose extradition is being sought by the authorities in the North on charges of rape has been remanded in custody with consent to bail.

Today the High Court heard that the authorities in the North are seeking the surrender of Patrick Joseph Murtagh with an address at Rinawade Lawns, Leixlip, Co Kildare on two charges of raping a female under the age of 18 years in 1979.