Lawyers for man accused of having explosive substance before Queen's visit want charge dismissed

The lawyers for a Longford man accused of possessing an explosive substance on the eve of the state visit of the UK Queen five years ago have applied to the Special Criminal Court to have the charge dismissed.

Donal Billings (aged 65) of St Bridget’s Court, Drumlish, Co Longford is pleading not guilty to the unlawful possession of an explosive substance at Longford railway station car park on May 16, 2011.