Kevin Lunney kidnappers get a total of 70 years for 'callous and vicious assault'

The judge said the only reason he did not impose a life sentence on any of the three men was that the most severe penalties should be reserved for those who finance or benefit from these types of crimes

The three had been convicted of false imprisonment and intentionally causing harm to Kevin Lunney (pictured) at a yard at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan on September 17, 2019. File photo

The Special Criminal Court has imposed a 30-year prison sentence on the man known as YZ, who kidnapped and tortured Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney, and who the media remain gagged from identifying.

YZ's co-accused Alan O'Brien received a 25-year sentence while the youngest of the three accused, Darren Redmond, will serve 18 years with the final three suspended.