Alan Harte, a Dublin resident, was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the non-jury Special Criminal Court (SCC). He committed severe harm and falsely imprisoned the Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director in 2019.
The High Court has released an order preserving the anonymity of one of the men convicted of kidnapping and inflicting severe injuries on businessman Kevin Lunney as Alan Harte.
Justice Charles Meenan lifted the order on Tuesday afternoon, who dismissed an application by Mr Harte’s lawyers to extend Harte’s anonymity further.
Who Is Alan Harte Dublin Resident?
Alan Harte has been identified as a ringleader of the Lunney gang who imprisoned Quinn Industrial Holdings Director Kevin Lunney in 2019.
Harte is 40 years old man with an address at Island Quay Apartments East Wall, Dublin 3.
According to article 34 of the Irish constitution, justice must be administered to the common public.
The judging committee said they see “no basis” for continuing the order.
The judge also said that legal safeguards would remain available to Mr Harte regarding any prejudice he claims he will suffer due to any publicity in the future arising from his trial and conviction by the SCC.
Harte was referred to as ‘YZ’ during the trial.
Justice Tony Hunt at the SCC said Harte was the “ringleader” and the person who had done most injuries on Mr Lunney.
Is Alan Harte Charged With Murder?
Alan Harte had been previously charged with three unrelated charges of murder; however, after the DPP entered a nolle prosequi in the case.
The trial collapsed, and the charge against Harte was dismissed.
Harte’s lawyers claimed that his naming by the media in reports could exploit his rights to a fair trial before a judiciary.
Harte launched High Court judicial review proceedings against the DPP, arguing those concerns.
He is also seeking orders, including a temporary order extending his anonymity.
The High Court made an order continuing the order until Tuesday’s sitting of the High Court.
Kevin Lunney Controversy-Is Alan Harte Arrested And Jailed?
Alan Harte was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the non-jury SCC, and he is held in jail until further investigation moves on.
He faces charges of murder, kidnapping and severe injuries to businessman Kevin Luney.
Two other men involved in the businessman’s kidnapping and assault, Alan O’Brien (40), of Shelmalier Road, and Darren Redmond (27), from Caledon Road, both East Wall, Dublin, were also given lengthy prison sentences by the SCC.
The order had been put in place when Harte, with an address at Island Quay Apartments, East Wall, was first before the courts in connection with the offences.