Daragh Hassett, solicitor for Malone, said it was “nothing short of a disgrace” that his client remains atprison nine weeks after a jury was directed by Judge Keys to find him not guilty of arson by reason of insanity.
After counsel for the State, Lorcan Connolly BL, read out the contents of Prof Kennedy’s letter, Mr Hassett said: “A jury decided this case nine weeks ago and we are no further down the line. It is nine weeks without treatment for Mr Malone and his needs are not being met in prison.”, but where there is a will there is a way and they have to find a space for this man.
Judge Keys said the State is about to sign a €3 billion contract for broadband “and we don’t have enough money for this man who needs medical treatment. “We have to get our priorities right ... this man should not be in prison and he is there because of the failure of the State to provide alternative facilities and resources and as a result he has to continue to be in a limbo situation.Judge Keys further remanded Mr Malone in prison to reappear before court on May 20th next.