Restriction of Laide trial coverage sought

An application to restrict media coverage concerning Dermot Laide in the run up to his manslaughter trial next April, has been…

An application to restrict media coverage concerning Dermot Laide in the run up to his manslaughter trial next April, has been made by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Mr Laide (23), from Rossvale, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan has pleaded not guilty to unlawful killing of teenager Brian Murphy outside the Burlington hotel on August 31, 2000.

The application has been heard before Judge Frank O'Donnell and will continue on November 24th, 2005 at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

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