A Dublin man has pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court to having a revolver in his possession on the south side of the city two years ago.
Anthony Walker (52), with an address at Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8 appeared before the three-judge, non-jury court on Thursday morning.
Walker admitted on Thursday to having in his possession a firearm with a .38" special calibre Smith & Wesson revolver in such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable inference that he had not got it in his possession for a lawful purpose at Tallaght Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6w on November 23rd, 2021.
A charge against Walker of having in his possession ammunition with five rounds of .38" special calibre ammunition in such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable inference that he had not got it in his possession for a lawful purpose on the same occasion, remains live.
Walker is further charged that he did on the same date within the State, with knowledge of the existence of a criminal organisation, participate in, or contribute to, activity intending to, or being reckless as to whether such participation or contribution could, facilitate the commission of a serious offence by that criminal organisation or any of its members.
Anne-Marie Lawlor SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), told the court that a further plea on count two will be required from Walker on the next date.
John Griffin BL, representing the defendant, said his client has significant medical concerns and asked for a psychological report to be prepared, which was acceded to by the court.
Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Ms Justice Sarah Berkeley and Mr Justice Alan Mitchell, remanded Walker on continuing bail until April 8th, when he will be sentenced.
Walker's trial date was vacated but counsel for his co-accused Ryan Kelly asked that Mr Kelly's trial date for January 11 next year remain. The trial is expected to last four weeks.
Walker's co-accused Ryan Kelly (24) of Captain's Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 is also accused of possessing a .38" special calibre Smith & Wesson make revolver in such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable inference that he had not got it in his possession for a lawful purpose at that address on November 23rd, 2021.
Mr Kelly is also charged with having in his possession five rounds of .38 special calibre ammunition in such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable inference that he had not got it in his possession for a lawful purpose on the same occasion.
Mr Kelly is further charged that he did on the same date within the State, with knowledge of the existence of a criminal organisation, participate in, or contribute to, activity intending to, or being reckless as to whether such participation or contribution could, facilitate the commission of a serious offence by that criminal organisation or any of its members.
