Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 0004Drug possession · Co. Dublin · 4 Aug 2026

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Stephen Ennis, of Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin, is accused of possessing an automatic pistol and ammunition. His solicitor refused to represent him in the District Court over a dispute with the Department of Justice regarding criminal legal aid fees, leaving him denied bail. On 5 August 2026, High Court Judge Michael Twomey threw out Ennis's habeas corpus application, ruling that article 40 was not the appropriate remedy for a detention arising from a solicitor's choice of when to act. The judge dismissed two further habeas corpus cases the same day, and solicitors warned the ruling could undermine dozens of similar applications linked to the legal aid strike.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Stephen Ennis is accused of possessing an automatic pistol and ammunition.
Where
Ennis lives on Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin.
When
The incident date is 4 August 2026 and the High Court ruling was delivered on 5 August 2026.
Other details
  • Ennis's solicitor refused to represent him in the District Court due to a dispute with the Department of Justice regarding criminal legal aid fees.
  • Solicitors said the ruling is likely to undermine dozens of applications that could lead to the release of prisoners denied bail due to the legal aid solicitors' strike.
In court
  • On 5 August 2026, High Court Judge Michael Twomey threw out Ennis's habeas corpus application, ruling that article 40 was not the appropriate remedy for an alleged unlawful detention caused by a solicitor choosing when to act based on fees.
  • Judge Twomey dismissed two further habeas corpus cases later the same day, citing his decision in the Ennis case.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereStephen Ennis lives on Cashel Road, Crumlin. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeEnnis is accused of possessing an automatic pistol and ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA High Court judge threw out a Dublin man's attempt to be released on bail because a solicitor refused to represent him in the District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge ruled article 40 was not the appropriate remedy for an alleged unlawful detention caused by a solicitor choosing when to act based on fees. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtTwomey dismissed two more habeas corpus cases later on Wednesday citing his decision in the Ennis case. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEnnis's solicitor refused to represent him in the District Court due to a dispute with the Department of Justice regarding criminal legal aid fees. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSolicitors say the ruling is likely to undermine dozens of applications that could lead to the release of prisoners denied bail due to the strike. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    High Court judge throws out man’s bid for bail after solicitor refuses to act for him at District level

    Reports Judge Twomey's dismissal of Ennis's habeas corpus application and two further cases, with solicitors warning the ruling could undermine dozens of similar applications arising from the legal aid solicitors' strike.

    accused, Stephen Ennis, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Ennis