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Case No. 5266Threats (false bomb threats) · Co. Laois · 3 Jul 2023

Man accused of false bomb threats to Oireachtas and Government Buildings sent forward for trial

Michael Murray, 53, has been sent forward for trial over two alleged false bomb threat calls made from prison to Government Buildings and the Oireachtas on 3 and 4 July 2023. He denies the allegations and has been granted legal aid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is accused of making a false bomb threat call from prison to Government Buildings and the Oireachtas. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged calls were made on 3 and 4 July 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMichael Murray faces two offences under Section 12 (a) of the Criminal Law Act, 1976. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMichael Murray appeared before Judge Michael Connellan at Dublin District Court and was served with a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment at a higher level with broader sentencing powers. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Connellan granted a return-for-trial order, sending Murray to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case will be listed for mention in October. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMurray denies the allegations. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLegal aid was granted. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHis barrister said the accused had instructed him that he had nothing to do with the offences before the court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherWhen charged, Murray said he did not order any bomb attacks on Government buildings or the Oireachtas on those dates. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Aug2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man accused of making false bomb threats to Oireachtas and Government Buildings sent forward for trial

    Reports the accused being sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for trial, with the DPP directing trial on indictment. The calls were made from prison, and the accused's address is Midlands Prison in Portlaoise. This is not the same incident as case 5259, which concerns a June 2024 hoax threat against Taoiseach Simon Harris.

    accused, Michael Murray, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murray