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13/03/2008
McKevitt Granted Legal Aid
A convicted 'Real IRA' leader has been granted full legal aid to defend the multi-million pound Omagh bomb compensation case.
Michael McKevitt, 58, is awaiting judgement in an appeal against a conviction in the Irish Republic for directing terrorism.
He is one of five people named in the civil action being brought by relatives of some of the 29 bomb victims.
While no one has been convicted of the atrocity, the families are suing the men they suspect of running the RIRA.
The Omagh families' £14m civil case has been taken against convicted McKevitt and four other men: Seamus Daly, Liam Campbell, Colm Murphy and Seamus McKenna.
The High Court civil action is due to begin next month.
(BMcC)
Michael McKevitt, 58, is awaiting judgement in an appeal against a conviction in the Irish Republic for directing terrorism.
He is one of five people named in the civil action being brought by relatives of some of the 29 bomb victims.
While no one has been convicted of the atrocity, the families are suing the men they suspect of running the RIRA.
The Omagh families' £14m civil case has been taken against convicted McKevitt and four other men: Seamus Daly, Liam Campbell, Colm Murphy and Seamus McKenna.
The High Court civil action is due to begin next month.
(BMcC)
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Lawyers acting for the families of the Omagh bomb victims have lodged documents in the Dublin High Court today indicating that the sum of damages sought will top £10 million. The civil action is expected to be heard in Belfast against Michael McKevitt, 51, Liam Campbell, 38, Colm Murphy, 51, Seamus McKenna, 49, and 33-year-old Seamus Daly.
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Lawyers acting for the families of the Omagh bomb victims have lodged documents in the Dublin High Court today indicating that the sum of damages sought will top £10 million. The civil action is expected to be heard in Belfast against Michael McKevitt, 51, Liam Campbell, 38, Colm Murphy, 51, Seamus McKenna, 49, and 33-year-old Seamus Daly.
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Sinn Fein leadership subpoenaed over Omagh bomb case
Three leading members of Sinn Fein are set to appear in court as part of a civil case being brought by the families of the Omagh bomb victims.
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07 April 2008
Omagh Bomb Civil Case Underway
The people alleged to be at the heart of the worst atrocity of Northern Ireland's Troubles are facing a court action. The civil legal action against those accused of plotting the Omagh bomb attack, which killed 29 people started today.
Omagh Bomb Civil Case Underway
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10 August 2009
'No Bonuses' For Public Sector Bosses
Senior Northern Ireland civil servants will not receive bonuses this year, The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has said. Mr Wilson said he had considered all "relevant factors" - including public debate over public sector pay - and decided to cut the award scheme to top level workers.
'No Bonuses' For Public Sector Bosses
Senior Northern Ireland civil servants will not receive bonuses this year, The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has said. Mr Wilson said he had considered all "relevant factors" - including public debate over public sector pay - and decided to cut the award scheme to top level workers.
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