Two men said 'no comment' when gardaí put allegations central to Kieran Quilligan case to them

The interviews were of a particular kind whereby the defendants were informed inferences could be drawn at trial from a failure to answer questions

The court heard the prosecution view that Kieran Quilligan (pictured) was subjected to a brutal assault at St. Fin Barre’s Place on September 1, 2023. Photo: Facebook

Allegations were put to the two men accused of murdering Kieran Quilligan that the deceased was beaten in a laneway and taken away in the boot of a car and both men replied: “No comment”, a judge and jury were told on Friday.

Detective Sergeant Niall Hayes interviewed Niall Long and Detective Sergeant Brian Maher interviewed Luke Taylor and both men replied: “No comment” when central parts of the prosecution case were put to them at interview.