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# kevin-lunney - This year 2022

Court directs that challenge against sentence and conviction for Lunney attack be heard on notice

Mar 21st 2022, 6:24 PM 14,012 Views 0 Comments

Last year Alan Harte was sentenced to 30 years in prison for committing serious harm on and falsely imprisoning Kevin Lunney in 2019.

Kevin Lunney torture ringleader seeks to have his 30-year prison sentence set aside

# Alan Harte

Kevin Lunney torture ringleader seeks to have his 30-year prison sentence set aside

Feb 21st 2022, 7:20 PM 35,354 Views 0 Comments

Harte was given the sentence last year.

# Kevin Lunney

Who is YZ? How Alan Harte, ringleader in the Kevin Lunney trial, had 180 previous convictions

Jan 18th 2022, 7:55 PM 51,261 Views 0 Comments

Harte, previously referred to in the media only as YZ, inflicted most of Kevin Lunney’s serious injuries.

Ringleader of gang who kidnapped and assaulted Kevin Lunney named as Alan Harte

# YZ

Ringleader of gang who kidnapped and assaulted Kevin Lunney named as Alan Harte

Jan 18th 2022, 3:33 PM 51,968 Views 0 Comments

Harte was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the non-jury Special Criminal Court last month

# kevin-lunney - Last year 2021

# Key Locations

Border villages and isolated backroads: The key locations in the abduction of Kevin Lunney

Dec 21st 2021, 12:05 AM 20,823 Views 0 Comments

The locations of Lunney's torture and abduction show a meticulously planned abduction, writes Garreth MacNamee.
Three men were sentenced at the Special Criminal Court on Monday for their roles in what happened.

From Kevin Lunney's own startling testimony to rows about phone data: The trial's key evidence

# Kevin Lunney Trial

From Kevin Lunney's own startling testimony to rows about phone data: The trial's key evidence

Dec 20th 2021, 5:37 PM 12,914 Views 0 Comments

In this article we look back on the trial and examine the key moments.
The Lunney Abduction trial lasted from June to August at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.
A substantial part of the case centred around CCTV, secretive surveillance techniques and phone data.

# Kevin Lunney

Three men found guilty of Kevin Lunney abduction and torture sentenced to between 18 and 30 years

Updated Dec 20th 2021, 1:36 PM 56,030 Views 0 Comments

Kevin Lunney: 'My family's anguish is a greater torment to me than the physical pain of the attack'

# Sentencing

Kevin Lunney: 'My family's anguish is a greater torment to me than the physical pain of the attack'

Updated Nov 22nd 2021, 5:20 PM 29,177 Views 0 Comments

Three men were found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting him earlier this month. Sentencing is due on 20 December.

# Kevin Lunney

Drew Harris: Gardaí to seek further charges in Kevin Lunney abduction case

Nov 9th 2021, 5:48 PM 14,001 Views 0 Comments

Three men were convicted in the Special Criminal Court yesterday for their involvement in the Kevin Lunney abduction.

# Kevin Lunney

Three found guilty of false imprisonment and assault of QIH director Kevin Lunney

Nov 8th 2021, 4:03 PM 50,366 Views 0 Comments

The court found the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt that they had abducted Lunney.

Judge begins delivering verdict in Kevin Lunney abduction trial

# Special Criminal Court

Judge begins delivering verdict in Kevin Lunney abduction trial

Updated Nov 8th 2021, 1:12 PM 20,433 Views 0 Comments

Four men had pleaded not guilty to the abduction and assault of the Quinn Industrial Holdings executive.

Court rejects defence application to delay verdict in Kevin Lunney abduction trial

# Special Criminal Court

Court rejects defence application to delay verdict in Kevin Lunney abduction trial

Nov 1st 2021, 6:34 PM 19,686 Views 0 Comments

Kevin Lunney was an executive with Quinn Industrial Holdings when he was allegedly

Defence gives closing speeches for three accused in Kevin Lunney abduction

# Special Criminal Court

Defence gives closing speeches for three accused in Kevin Lunney abduction

Aug 4th 2021, 8:31 PM 13,566 Views 0 Comments

A defence barrister said the actions of suspect ‘YZ’ are “suspicious” but do not lead to the conclusion he tortured Kevin Lunney.

# Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Jul 16th 2021, 9:03 PM 7,578 Views 0 Comments

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

# Kevin Lunney

Trial of men accused of abducting Kevin Lunney expected to come to a close next week

Jul 16th 2021, 3:01 PM 7,643 Views 0 Comments

Four men are being tried for false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm.

Kevin Lunney was still in pain and fearful one month after abduction, doctor tells trial

# Quinn Industrial Holdings

Kevin Lunney was still in pain and fearful one month after abduction, doctor tells trial

Jul 15th 2021, 3:36 PM 10,011 Views 0 Comments

The Special Criminal Court heard that wounds to Kevin Lunney’s face required 24 stitches.

# Kevin Lunney

Defence lawyers in the Kevin Lunney abduction trial are challenging garda CCTV evidence

Jun 23rd 2021, 4:44 PM 12,439 Views 0 Comments

The court heard that footage was gathered from Cavan, Monaghan, Westmeath and Dublin by gardaí.

Man accused of Kevin Lunney abduction takes High Court case over time limits regarding judicial reviews

# Challenge

Man accused of Kevin Lunney abduction takes High Court case over time limits regarding judicial reviews

Jun 22nd 2021, 3:50 PM 10,186 Views 0 Comments

The man has previously brought judicial review proceedings challenging the Special Criminal Court’s jurisdiction to hear his trial.

Man accused of abducting Kevin Lunney asked gardaí to ‘leave his own family alone’, court hears

# Quinn Industrial Holdings

Man accused of abducting Kevin Lunney asked gardaí to ‘leave his own family alone’, court hears

Jun 18th 2021, 5:17 PM 27,153 Views 0 Comments

The Special Criminal Court heard today that the man made the request after one of his son’s died.

Defence lawyers in Kevin Lunney abduction trial dispute attempt to link phone number to accused

# Courts

Defence lawyers in Kevin Lunney abduction trial dispute attempt to link phone number to accused

Jun 17th 2021, 8:11 PM 9,121 Views 0 Comments

The trial continues in front of Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, and Judge Gerard Griffin and Judge David McHugh.

# Phone Data

Kevin Lunney trial: Judge questions lack of clarity from EU court on accessing mobile phone data

Jun 15th 2021, 5:14 PM 10,125 Views 0 Comments

The judges will decide on the admissability of the phone evidence next week.

Kevin Lunney trial: Garda access to phone records comes under defence spotlight in second week

# Week 2

Kevin Lunney trial: Garda access to phone records comes under defence spotlight in second week

Jun 12th 2021, 7:45 AM 12,950 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí had given evidence about obtaining search warrants for phone records in relation to their investigation.

Barrister at Kevin Lunney trial argues that gardaí repeatedly broke the law by accessing mobile phone data

# Special Criminal Court

Barrister at Kevin Lunney trial argues that gardaí repeatedly broke the law by accessing mobile phone data

Updated Jun 11th 2021, 4:24 PM 13,988 Views 0 Comments

O’Higgins said the material gardaí uncovered should be ruled inadmissible because it was unlawfully obtained.

Defence barrister in Kevin Lunney case argues that mobile phone evidence was collected using invalid warrants

# Special Criminal Court

Defence barrister in Kevin Lunney case argues that mobile phone evidence was collected using invalid warrants

Jun 9th 2021, 6:51 PM 14,149 Views 0 Comments

Counsel for one of the accused said there was an “information deficit” in the application for a warrant for phone records.

Lawyers challenge mobile phone evidence in Kevin Lunney's abduction trial

# QIH Trial

Lawyers challenge mobile phone evidence in Kevin Lunney's abduction trial

Jun 8th 2021, 5:10 PM 16,702 Views 0 Comments

Lunney told the court that he was bundled into the boot of a car and driven to a container where he was threatened and told to resign from QIH.

Man accused of assisting Kevin Lunney abductors tells court he has 'nothing to hide'

# Courts

Man accused of assisting Kevin Lunney abductors tells court he has 'nothing to hide'

Jun 4th 2021, 2:18 PM 15,443 Views 0 Comments

The man said he was “definitely not” involved in the dispute over Quinn Industrial Holdings.

Kevin Lunney describes crawling injured on road after abduction

# Special Criminal Court

Kevin Lunney describes crawling injured on road after abduction

Updated Jun 3rd 2021, 6:13 PM 21,043 Views 0 Comments

He was giving evidence at the trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning him and causing him serious harm.

Special Criminal Court upholds its right to hear trial of four accused of causing serious harm to Kevin Lunney

# Courts

Special Criminal Court upholds its right to hear trial of four accused of causing serious harm to Kevin Lunney

Jun 1st 2021, 5:40 PM 13,543 Views 0 Comments

Counsel argued the court has become a “permanent and perpetual” structure that is not permitted by the legislation that brought it into existence.

# Trial

Trial delayed for four men accused of falsely imprisoning Kevin Lunney

May 31st 2021, 1:52 PM 12,037 Views 0 Comments

Sean Guerin SC told the court that a matter of law must be dealt with before the trial can go ahead.

Trial of four accused of abducting and assaulting Kevin Lunney to proceed at end of month

# Qih

Trial of four accused of abducting and assaulting Kevin Lunney to proceed at end of month

May 21st 2021, 5:52 PM 10,371 Views 0 Comments

The case had originally been fixed for trial on 11 January at the non-jury court.

Fermanagh man jailed for assault of two senior Quinn Industrial Holdings executives

# Cavan Circuit Court

Fermanagh man jailed for assault of two senior Quinn Industrial Holdings executives

Updated Mar 19th 2021, 2:22 PM 46,326 Views 0 Comments

James Bernard McGovern, 24, appeared at Cavan Circuit Court on Friday.

Quinn executive Kevin Lunney's abduction trial delayed due to coronavirus concerns

# Quinn Industrial Holdings

Quinn executive Kevin Lunney's abduction trial delayed due to coronavirus concerns

Jan 5th 2021, 6:23 PM 10,890 Views 0 Comments

The case had been fixed for trial on 11 January at the Special Criminal Court.

# kevin-lunney - All time

Trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting Kevin Lunney to go ahead next month

# Qih

Trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting Kevin Lunney to go ahead next month

Updated Dec 7th 2020, 3:20 PM 11,179 Views 0 Comments

The Special Criminal Court today refused an application from the defence to adjourn the 12-week trial.

One of Kevin Lunney accused made 'planted' DNA complaint to Garda Ombudsman, court hears

# Special Criminal Court

One of Kevin Lunney accused made 'planted' DNA complaint to Garda Ombudsman, court hears

Nov 26th 2020, 10:50 PM 23,705 Views 0 Comments

Lunney (50) was abducted close to his home in Co Fermanagh on the evening of 17 September 2019.

Kevin Lunney case not ready to proceed over phone data law 'uncertainty', court hears

# Special Criminal Court

Kevin Lunney case not ready to proceed over phone data law 'uncertainty', court hears

Nov 17th 2020, 2:27 PM 13,743 Views 1 Comment

Lawyers for one of the accused claim the law on the retention and accessing of mobile phone data is in “a state of significant uncertainty” in Ireland.