Munster abuse trial: Jury retire to consider verdict after nine weeks

Mr Justice Paul McDermott told the jury that any verdict returned must be a unanimous one

The panel of 13 jurors were reduced to 12 members after a male juror was excused when he indicated he had a commitment next week. File photo

The jury in a Munster child abuse trial have begun deliberations at the Central Criminal Court following a nine-week trial at a temporary court room in Croke Park.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott said to the jury “there was no restriction on time” and to return verdicts based on the evidence before them.