Court rules evidence against explosives accused inadmissible

Crucial evidence against a Monaghan man charged with the possession of explosives, including a statement by him admitting responsibility for the same, has been ruled inadmissible by the Special Criminal Court.

The non-jury court ruled today that investigating gardaí failed to follow proper procedure when questioning Martin Connolly (aged 26) as to his alleged possession of an explosive substance and that a statement given and interviews conducted on this basis were unlawful.