REPUBLICANS dressed in full military attire took part in a broad daylight march down a busy Dublin road this afternoon.
The march was by a group called the Irish Republican Socialist Party (IRSP) - considered the political wing of the outlawed Irish National Liberation Army (INLA).
Eight men dressed in black military uniforms with berets and sunglasses led the march.
They carried flags and banners as part of the procession down the busy Bohernabreena Road in Tallaght in south Dublin, causing some traffic disruption.
It was part of a commemoration for former INLA member John Morris who was shot dead by armed gardai while taking part in an attempted robbery of a premises in 1997.
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Recommended by The march, which was made up of around 60 people including women and young children, began at around 2pm.
It continued to the grave of John Morris at Bohernabreena cemetery where a wreath was laid and a member of the organisation gave an address.
He said Morris' death was an act of "cold-blooded murder".
He called on those gathered to "follow his example" and to continue to oppose austerity and water charges.
The slain INLA member's family took part in the march and placed a card on his grave.
Plain-clothes gardai were present and combed the gathered crowd beforehand taking the names and addresses of many of those in attendance.
It's understood there were at least two convicted members of the INLA in attendance at the event.
Sources added the event passed off peacefully without incident.
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THE case against a teenager accused of possession of an estimated €70,000 worth of cocaine could be struck out if forensic analysis is not completed, a court heard.
Lee McCarthy (19) is charged with having the drug in west Dublin four months ago.
The case against him was adjourned after Blanchardstown District Court heard the directions of the DPP are still not available.
Mr McCarthy, of Foxdene Gardens, Clondalkin, is charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply at Neilstown Gardens last February 7.
Sgt Mary Doherty said a certificate of analysis and the directions of the DPP were still outstanding.
There was a “large quantity” concerned, and Sgt Doherty told Judge Alan Mitchell the approximate value was estimated to be €70,000.
She said the prosecution was seeking further time.
The DPP’s directions state whether a case can be dealt with summarily at district court level or should be sent for trial to the circuit criminal court.
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Defence solicitor Thomasina Connell asked how long the DPP’s directions would take.
Sgt Doherty said certificates of analysis took some time and there were delays at the Forensic Science Laboratory.
Judge Mitchell marked the adjournment peremptory against the State, meaning the charges could be struck out if directions are not available on the next day.
