Daniel Kinahan's lawyers to apply for bail in due course, court hears
Daniel Kinahan's legal team has announced plans to apply for bail in the High Court of Dublin. Kinahan is currently facing charges related to directing a criminal organization and is awaiting the preparation of a book of evidence.
Why it matters
This case involves a high-profile figure in international organized crime, highlighting ongoing efforts by Irish authorities to prosecute major criminal syndicates.
Image source, Carol Bisso/PA Wire Image caption, Daniel Kinahan, shown here in a court artist's sketch, during a previous hearing
An application for bail is to be made on the behalf of Daniel Kinahan in due course, the Special Criminal Court has heard.
The application will be made through the High Court in Dublin.
Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, who is Kinahan's solicitor, appeared in court on Monday where he confirmed an application will be made for bail.
Kinahan is charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 October 2015 and 6 April 2017.
Mackin also told the court Kinahan's defence legal team is looking for an expert to examine the digital evidence and that they are seeking information on other international investigations that Kinahan was acquitted of.
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