The trial of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has been postponed for at least a week in light of significant new evidence.
Gerry Hutch briefly appeared in court after lunchtime today as details of the adjournment were heard. Defence counsel requested the trial be delayed until at least next Monday in light of significant new evidence served last week. It's understood this evidence could change the shape of the defence strategy.
A ring of steel had been formed around the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin earlier as armed gardaí stood watch outside the building on Parkgate Street, Dublin. Inside, the sentencing hearing of former Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan Dowdall was before the Special Criminal Court where it was confirmed the ex-politician will give evidence in the trial of the Monk over the 2016 killing of David Byrne. Dowdall appeared this morning alongside his father, both of whom last week pleaded guilty to facilitating the murder of David Byrne.
