Rattigan trial adjourned by court

A High Court challenge brought by convicted murderer Brian Rattigan against the decision that he be detained on his own in the segregation unit of Portlaosie Prison been adjourned to later this month.

Rattigan of Cooley Road, Drimnagh, Dublin, has been granted leave to bring proceedings against the Governor of Portlaosie Prison and the State over the direction, made under Rule 62 (1) of the Prison Rules 2007, that he be removed from structured activity and association and detained on his own in segregation in punitive conditions within the Prison.