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Case No. 1879Threatening to kill or cause serious harm (Section 5, Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997) · Co. Laois · 26 Jun 2024

Prisoner Michael Murray charged with threatening to kill Tanaiste Simon Harris

Michael Murray, 54, is charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Tanaiste Simon Harris. The alleged threat was made on 26 June 2024 at a location within the State in County Laois. He is accused of making the threat to a woman, intending that she would believe it would be carried out to kill or cause Harris serious harm, under Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. Murray, who has an address at Midlands Prison, appeared before Portlaoise District Court on 9 April 2025 and was remanded in custody. He is due to reappear before the court on 16 April 2025.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Michael Murray, 54, is charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Tanaiste Simon Harris.
Where
The alleged threat was made at a location within the State in County Laois.
When
The alleged threat was made on 26 June 2024.
Charges
  • He is accused of making a threat to a woman, intending that she would believe it would be carried out to kill or cause Simon Harris serious harm.
  • The offence is contrary to Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
In court
  • Murray appeared before Portlaoise District Court on 9 April 2025.
  • Murray was remanded into custody to reappear before the court on 16 April 2025.
Other details
  • Michael Murray, 54, has an address at Midlands Prison.
  • The offence carries a maximum sentence of 10 years on conviction.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe alleged threat was made at a location within the State on 26 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of making a threat to a woman, intending that she would believe it would be carried out to kill or cause Simon Harris serious harm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMurray appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court on Wednesday morning (9 April 2025). (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMurray was remanded into custody to appear before the court again on 16 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMichael Murray, 54, has an address at Midlands Prison. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe offence can see a person face up to 10 years in prison on conviction. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Apr2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Prisoner appears in court charged with threatening to kill Tanaiste Simon Harris

    First court appearance; Murray remanded in custody to reappear on 16 April 2025.

    accused, Michael Murray, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murrayvictim, femalevictim, Simon Harris, male, irish (judged from name)Simon Harris