Report on the trial at Mullingar of Dermot Finucane who was arrested in Longford on suspicion of escaping from the Maze Prison in 1983. Finucane is seeking to have the hearing adjourned as his Senior Counsel Patrick McEntee couldn't be present. His request was turned down.

Report shows Gardaí and army outside Mullingar Courthouse.

Anti-extradition protesters in street.

To camera, Tommie Gorman explains that the extradition order was to proceed while an appeal must be lodged within fifteen days.

The reporter is Tommie Gorman.

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