Jonathan Gill, aged 44, faced a High Court bail hearing in connection with an extradition warrant issued by Northern Irish authorities. He is charged with murder in relation to the death of Robbie Lawlor on 4 April 2020, and with possession of a 9mm self-loading pistol between 2 and 5 April 2020. Both charges carry potential life sentences. The Criminal Assets Bureau has assessed a liability of over €860,000 against Mr Gill, primarily comprising interest on unpaid income tax dating to 2005. Gardaí objected to bail, citing the seriousness of charges, alleged links to organised crime, and concerns regarding access to cash and potential flight risk. Mr Gill's father offered an independent surety of €100,000, which the State accepted as suitable. Mr Justice Patrick McGrath adjourned the bail application to 3 June, pending clarification regarding Mr Gill's tax payments. The extradition hearing is scheduled for the same date.
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- Sligo man Barry Young appears in court on foot of Northern Ireland arrest warrant over 2020 murder of Robbie Lawlor - Irish Independent Irish Independent · Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
- Hearing date to be set for proposed extradition of Jonathan Gill, wanted in connection with murder of Robbie Lawlor - Irish Independent Irish Independent · Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
- Jonathan Gill challenges extradition to Northern Ireland to face Robbie Lawlor murder charge - The Irish Times The Irish Times · Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
- Man wanted for the murder of Robbie Lawlor hit with €860k CAB bill - BreakingNews.ie BreakingNews.ie · Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
- Man wanted for murder of gang leader Robbie Lawlor appears in High Court - RTE.ie RTE.ie · Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
- ‘Significant’ crime figure wanted over Belfast murder of Robbie Lawlor discussed ‘stabbing a barrister’ in EncroChats, High Court hears - Irish Independent Irish Independent · Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
- Hearing date to be set for proposed extradition of Jonathan Gill - BreakingNews.ie BreakingNews.ie · Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
- Evidence on Gill not admissible under EU law - barrister - RTE.ie RTE.ie · Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
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