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Case No. 5445False reports (hoax bomb calls) · Co. Laois · 3 Jul 2023

Michael Murray appears in court over alleged hoax bomb calls to Government Buildings

Michael Murray, a 53-year-old man, is accused of making two false reports of hoax bomb calls to Government Buildings on July 3 and 4, 2023. The alleged offences were committed in the Midlands Prison in County Laois. Murray denied to gardaí that he made the calls and said after caution that he did not order any bomb attack on Government Buildings or the Oireachtas on those dates. On 18 July 2024 he appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court, where the judge consented to the matter being sent forward for trial and he was remanded in custody without bail. He is due to appear in court next week for production of the book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Michael Murray, 53, has appeared in court accused of making hoax bomb calls to Government Buildings.
When
The two alleged false reports were made on July 3 and 4, 2023.
Where
The alleged offences were committed in the Midlands Prison in County Laois.
Charges
Murray is accused of making two false reports.
Investigation
  • Detective Garda Joseph Heaphy gave evidence of Murray's arrest, charge and caution.
  • Murray denied to gardaí that he made the calls, stating after caution that he did not order any bomb attack on Government Buildings or the Oireachtas on those dates.
In court
  • Murray appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court on 18 July 2024.
  • The judge consented to the matter being sent forward for trial.
  • Murray made no application for bail and was remanded in custody.
  • Murray is due to appear in court next week for production of the book of evidence.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has appeared in court after denying to gardaí that he made hoax bomb calls to Government Buildings. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences were committed in the Midlands Prison. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMurray is accused of making two false reports on July 3rd and 4th of last year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMichael Murray, 53, appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge consented to the matter being sent forward for trial. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMurray made no application for bail and was remanded into custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMurray is due to appear in court next week for the production of the book of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Michael Murray appears in court after denying making hoax bomb calls

    Court appearance in Dublin District Court. Murray denied the alleged false reports to gardaí, the matter was sent forward for trial, and he was remanded in custody without bail. These Government Buildings calls are a different incident from the June 2024 hoax threat against the Taoiseach in case 5259.

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