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Omagh bombing trial is adjourned Omagh bombing trial is adjourned
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The trial of a man accused of the murders of 29 people in the Omagh bombing has been adjourned.The trial of a man accused of the murders of 29 people in the Omagh bombing has been adjourned.
The Omagh car bombing on 15 August 1998 was the worst single terrorist atrocity in Northern Ireland. A woman pregnant with twins was among those killed.The Omagh car bombing on 15 August 1998 was the worst single terrorist atrocity in Northern Ireland. A woman pregnant with twins was among those killed.
Sean Gerard Hoey, 37, an electrician of Molly Road, Jonesborough, Armagh, has denied all charges.Sean Gerard Hoey, 37, an electrician of Molly Road, Jonesborough, Armagh, has denied all charges.
It was adjourned after a defence lawyer said he was unwell. No date was set for the case to continue. The case, which has been adjourned until 18 September, was stopped after a defence lawyer said he was unwell.
Defence barrister Orlando Pownall QC told trial judge Mr Justice Weir: "I am unwell. I appear before you against medical advice."Defence barrister Orlando Pownall QC told trial judge Mr Justice Weir: "I am unwell. I appear before you against medical advice."
Families and friends of some of the victims, had travelled from Omagh by bus, for the first day of the case.Families and friends of some of the victims, had travelled from Omagh by bus, for the first day of the case.
Mr Hoey faces 58 charges including five other bombings, four bomb conspiracies, and six murder conspiracies.Mr Hoey faces 58 charges including five other bombings, four bomb conspiracies, and six murder conspiracies.
The trial before Mr Justice Weir in Belfast is expected to be one of the last major non-jury trials in Northern Ireland.The trial before Mr Justice Weir in Belfast is expected to be one of the last major non-jury trials in Northern Ireland.
It is expected to last for about 14 weeks.It is expected to last for about 14 weeks.
Victims' families have requested the provision of a videolink system in Omagh during the court proceedings.Victims' families have requested the provision of a videolink system in Omagh during the court proceedings.
The Court Service said the judge had asked the court administration to look into what facilities might be provided.The Court Service said the judge had asked the court administration to look into what facilities might be provided.
"It was accepted that these could not be put in place by Wednesday," it said in a statement."It was accepted that these could not be put in place by Wednesday," it said in a statement.
"Options are currently being investigated by Northern Ireland Court Service officials.""Options are currently being investigated by Northern Ireland Court Service officials."
The accused has been in custody for about three years.The accused has been in custody for about three years.
He is the only person to be charged with murder in connection with the bombing.He is the only person to be charged with murder in connection with the bombing.