HC Deb 08 December 1994 vol 251 cc322-3W
Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give details of extradition warrants served in the last three years by the authorities in the Irish Republic for non-terrorist offences against persons living in Northern Ireland; and what has been(a) the outcome, (b) the time taken to effect each extradition and (c) the difficulties which required any application to be referred specifically to the Attorney General.

Sir John Wheeler

The information is listed in the schedule, with the exception of that relating to persons for whom warrants have been issued but who have not yet been arrested by the RUC. The Attorney-General is not directly concerned with applications for extradition from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. No application was referred to him.

Name Offences on the warrants Date first sent Outcome
McHugh, Patrick [Two warrants] Robbery. Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. 20 September 1994 Extradited to the Republic of Ireland on 26 October 1994

Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list those warrants, stating persons and offences concerned, which were sent by the RUC to the Irish Republic in connection with extradition for non-terrorist offences during the past three years; and what has been(a) the outcome, (b) the time taken to effect each extradition and (c) the difficulties which required

Name Offences on the warrants Date sent Outcome
Moran, James Joseph [Two warrants sent] Murder contrary to Common Law. Conspiracy to murder. 17 February 1993 Awaiting High Court Appeal in Dublin.
Quigley, Philip Andrew [One warrant sent] Murder contrary to Common Law. 17 February 1993 Awaiting High Court Appeal in Dublin.
Larkin, Daniel Francis [One warrant sent] Murder contrary to Common Law. 17 February 1993 Awaiting judgment of the Supreme court in Dublin.
Smyth, John Gerard Brendan [Nine warrants sent] Eight separate warrants alleging indecent assault against male persons. 29 April 1993 Warrants not backed. Smyth voluntarily returned to Northern Ireland January 1994.
One warrant alleging indecent assault against a female
McNamee, William Patrick [One warrant] Rape 14 January 1994 Extradited to Northern Ireland 18 January 1994.
Walsh, Christopher Patrick [Four warrants] Four separate warrants for handling stolen goods 10 February 1994 Awaiting High Court Appeal in Dublin.
Donnell, James Edward [Two warrants] Theft. Robbery. 24 February 1994 Extradited to Northern Ireland 14 March 1994
Stewart, Samuel Mervyn Noel [One warrant] Rape. 26 May 1994 Extradited to Northern Ireland 27 May 1994.
Bell, Garnet Seabrooke [Eight warrants] Three separate warrants for attempted murder. Three separate warrants for unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm. Two separate warrants for criminal damage. 21 June 1994 Extradited to Northern Ireland 18 August 1994.
Valliday, Stephen Charles [Two warrants] Murder, Unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm. 7 July 1994 Extradited to Northern Ireland 8 September 1994.
Wilson, John Robert Henry [One warrant] Reckless driving, causing grievous bodily harm. 1 September 1994 Extradited to Northern Ireland 17 October 1994.
Friel, Patrick Martin [Three warrants] Three separate warrants for indecent assault on a female 13 October 1994 Arrested 16 November 1994 case presently before the District Court in Dublin.

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