Jason Hutch remains unrepresented as prosecution file prepared
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will look to proceed by trial on indictment
Jason Hutch, son of the late Gerry "The Monk" Hutch, appeared in Cloverhill District Court by video-link for his second hearing on charges of facilitating organised crime. The solicitors' strike was cited as the reason for his lack of legal representation during the proceedings. The court directed that his income, expenses and assets be examined in a statement of means before legal aid could be granted.
Jason Murphy, 37, known as Jason Hutch, was remanded in custody for an additional two weeks at Cloverhill Prison while the State prepared the book of evidence. The Director of Public Prosecutions plans to proceed by trial on indictment, and the case is now awaiting the book of evidence and confirmation of whether legal aid will be granted.
State solicitor Mark Donnelly sought a four-week adjournment, but Judge Patricia Cronin stated that a two-week adjournment could be granted automatically, while a longer adjournment would require Hutch's consent. Hutch appeared by video wearing a black sweatshirt and red T-shirt, confirming that he had briefly consulted his preferred legal representation, but cited problems due to the strike.
He expressed his intent to apply for legal aid and hoped to be represented by Ferrys Solicitors. Hutch's next court appearance is scheduled for October 1st, by video-link. He was repatriated to Ireland by the Government's Dassault Falcon 6X jet from Lanzarote, where he had been in custody since his first court appearance. Hutch was charged with facilitating the activities of an organised crime gang between April 12th, 2016, and September 29th, 2021, in an unspecified location during which time he was residing in Lanzarote.
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