He had pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the single count of corruption at Bruree, Co Limerick, on December 22nd, 2018. The jury began deliberations on Friday, but on Monday the defence made a legal application in the absence of the jury to call a “previously unknown but potentially highly relevant” witness. She noted the prosecution has conceded that the new witness is highly relevant and was seeking to discharge the jury and get a retrial. The judge said the trial judge has jurisdiction to allow evidence at any point in the trial. The jury also heard evidence of Garda interviews during which the defendant told investigators that senior gardaí were involved in extorting money from him.

Source: The Irish Times February 11, 2026 06:17 UTC