Court hears 'concerns' from Jim Mansfield Jr's defence over trial's 'readiness'

Jim Mansfield Jr. (52), of Tasaggart House, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin, leaving the Special Criminal Court last year. Picture: Collins Courts

Lawyers for businessman Jim Mansfield Jnr, who is charged with conspiracy to commit false imprisonment, have said that they have "substantial concerns" about the "state of readiness" of his Special Criminal Court trial, which is due to begin in October.

Tony McGillicuddy BL, for Mr Mansfield Jnr, told the three-judge court that the case was in for mention today to allow both sides assess the position in relation to the disclosure of evidence. "There are substantial concerns on the defence's side about the trial," he submitted.