The Kinihans, Sinn Féin, Uzi firearms: What Dowdall and Hutch discussed on road trip

While not referred to by name at the close of Thursday's proceedings, the next “significant” witness in this case will be Jonathan Dowdall

A prison van under Garda escort arrives at the Special Criminal Court where the trial of Gerry Hutch is continuing. Picture: Collins Courts

As Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch is getting out of Jonathan Dowdall’s Toyota Land Cruiser after a long day of driving, the former Sinn Féin councillor says to him: “Do me a favour when you get home, give us a text.” 

Hutch assures him he will.