Trial of Thomas 'Slab' Murphy hears closing speeches

Closing speeches are being heard at the trial for alleged tax evasion of prominent republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy.

Mr Murphy (aged 66), of Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, Co Louth, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges alleging that he failed to furnish a return of his income, profits or gains or the source of his income, profits or gains to the Collector General or the Inspector of Taxes for the years 1996/97 to 2004.