Bail for man charged with IRA membership and extortion

A Dublin man charged with IRA membership and extortion was granted bail by the Special Criminal Court today.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2011 - 15:43

A Dublin man charged with IRA membership and extortion was granted bail by the Special Criminal Court today.

Derek Palmer (aged 54), of Corduff Green, Blanchardstown, is charged with making a demand of Wayne Whitehouse with menaces, namely that he pay the sum of €50,000 or be killed.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Dublin Place: Corduff Green Place: Blanchardstown Place: Store St Garda station Person: Derek Palmer Person: Wayne Whitehouse Person: Palmer Organisation: IRA Organisation: Special Criminal Court Organisation: Irish Republican Army

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