The exhibits could not be located? More property gone missing/stolen in garda custody?
https://www.independent.ie/county/wicklow/wicklow-solicitor-says-uk-experts-left-unable-to-examine-evidence-after-gardai-could-not-locate-exhibits/a/162045784.html Court Reporter - Wicklow 28 Sep 2026 6:20 AM Add as a preferred source A solicitor in Wicklow has claimed a recent case involving UK experts’ highlights “inefficiencies” within the criminal justice system which cannot be blamed on defence solicitors. Brendan Maloney has been critical of the new legal aid system introduced by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan on July 1, which the minister has said is aimed at dealing with inefficiencies in criminal courts. While Mr O’Callaghan has pointed to adjournments and multiple legal aid certificates as contributing to delays, Mr Maloney believes most adjournments are caused or sought by State actors rather than solicitors. The veteran solicitor points to the fact that only judges can adjourn cases or grant legal aid. A recent case involving UK-based experts retained to examine exhi...