'Slab' Murphy sent for trial

Updated: 14:00, Thursday, 10 January 2008

Leading Republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy has been sent forward for trial at the Special Criminal Court on tax charges.

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One News: Richard Dowling, North-East Correspondent, reports that Mr Murphy was remanded on bail with a number of conditions
One News: Richard Dowling, North-East Correspondent, reports that Mr Murphy was remanded on bail with a number of conditions

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In Dundalk District Court this morning, Judge Flann Brennan rejected an application for free legal aid for Mr Murphy.

He said the application should be made before the higher court.

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