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Case No. 23591Attempted murder · Co. Dublin · 6 Mar 2019

Shooting survivor Lee Boylan denied taxi licence at Dublin District Court

Lee Boylan, 27, who was shot six times in Mulhuddart, Dublin, in March 2019, had his appeal for a taxi licence refused at Dublin District Court after gardaí testified that his life remained under a 'substantial' threat. Judge Marie Quirke noted that his right to a livelihood did not automatically entitle him to a particular profession.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatLee Boylan sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and neck. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBoylan was shot six times and paralysed from the neck down but later regained mobility. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBoylan is a married father of three from Blanchardstown with no criminal convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe Garda carriage office turned down his application for a small public service vehicle licence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBefore the shooting, Boylan ran a bouncy castle hiring business. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIn October 2021 the threat against Boylan was escalated from moderate to substantial. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe risk grade remained at a high level. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGraham was the getaway driver in the gun attack on Boylan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBoylan received the disability allowance. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBoylan completed a taxi driving test and wanted to work eight to 12 hours a week. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe shooting occurred while he was sitting in a van at Blakestown Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe shooting took place on 6 March 2019. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeGraham pleaded guilty to having knowledge of a criminal organization and participating in activities to facilitate the attempted murder of Boylan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBoylan lodged an appeal at Dublin District Court under the Taxi Regulation Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Marie Quirke refused Boylan's appeal for the taxi licence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceAlan Graham, 50, of Caherdavin, Limerick, was jailed for ten years in 2021. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Dec2022
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Shooting survivor denied taxi licence after judge hears of threat fears

    Court hearing on Boylan's taxi licence appeal; details of the 2019 shooting, the ongoing threat assessment, and the conviction of getaway driver Alan Graham are provided.

    victim, Lee Boylan, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Lee Boylanconvicted, Alan Graham, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Graham