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'Slab' Murphy held on tax charges 'Slab' Murphy faces tax charges
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Detectives from the Irish Republic's Criminal Assets Bureau have arrested the alleged former IRA chief of staff Thomas "Slab" Murphy at his home. The alleged former IRA chief of staff Thomas "Slab" Murphy, 58, has appeared in court in Ardee, County Louth, charged with tax evasion.
He complained of chest pains and was taken to hospital, but was discharged and will appear in court later. Mr Murphy, was arrested by detectives from the Irish Republic's Criminal Assets Bureau on Wednesday night.
Mr Murphy is due to face nine charges of failing to file tax returns under the Taxes Consolidation Act. He faced nine counts of failing to file tax returns. Mr Murphy made no reply when cautioned, the court was told.
He lives on a farm close to the border at Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, in County Louth. A judge said he had no objection to bail after hearing Mr Murphy had no previous convictions.
The bureau has been investigating his financial affairs for three years and has twice searched his home. This was provided he reside in the jurisdiction and hand over his passport.
The Republic of Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau was set up in 1996, and was the model for the UK's Assets Recovery Agency. There was a media scrum as Thomas Murphy was led into courtThe case has been adjourned pending the arrival of an independent bails person.
Garda Detective Inspector Kevin Ring told the court that during questioning at Drogheda Garda Station Mr Murphy, who lives at Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, Co Louth, began to feign illness, complaining of headaches.
A doctor was called to the station but did not certify the illness and the defendant was taken to Drogheda hospital.
Mr Murphy's solicitor told the court that it was recommended at the hospital that his client stay overnight, but he discharged himself.
Inspector Ring said Mr Murphy was then charged shortly after 0425 GMT on Thursday.