The Irish republican, Jim Donegan, was handed over to British forces for being involved in the IRA’s armed struggle in 1979. He is charged with the murder of Mr Porter, a member of the Ulster Defence Regiment, between 22 June and 25 June 1979, and with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life and membership of a banned organisation, the Provisional IRA. In March, Justice Patrick McGrath ordered Donegan’s surrender.
On Wednesday, April 2, the 67-year-old man from Cavan was handed over to the PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) on the border of County Armagh. He appeared in Newry Magistrates’ Court, a relative of Donegan’s offered the deeds of his house, as well as a sum of 10,000 pounds for his release on bail, this offer was refused. The justice system considers him to be at “risk of flight”. Jim Donegan was arrested on his return from a holiday at Dublin airport in June 2024, released on bail during extradition proceedings. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of two years due to the legislation for offences related to the “Troubles” during the Civil War.
Source: https://secoursrouge.org/irlande-du-nord-extradition-de-jim-donegan/