Couple in Conor McGregor perjury probe refuse book of evidence

Both defendants refused to accept service of the book as their solicitor was not present to act for them in court until the ongoing legal aid dispute has been resolved

Conor McGregor. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

A Dublin couple accused of giving false statements for an appeal by Conor McGregor over a civil rape case have refused to accept the book of evidence while their solicitor is on strike as part of the legal aid dispute.

Samantha O’Reilly and Steven Cummins appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Monday.