Overview

• The DPP directed a non-jury trial, sending the prosecution to the Special Criminal Court after today's hearing at Cloverhill District Court.
• Five new counts were filed, bringing the total to seven, including alleged criminal damage over the July 25 fire at the Black Forge Inn.
• Two charges were brought under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 in relation to the alleged arson and the July 29 knife attack.
• Additional counts include endangerment of life and attempted assault of a second garda, with gardaí saying the accused made no reply when cautioned.
• The defendant was remanded in custody with no bail application, his address remains subject to reporting restrictions, and prosecutors expect several weeks to complete the book of evidence.