Museum worker charged over seizure of Semtex device near border granted €40k bail

A National Museum employee charged over the seizure of a Semtex explosive device near the border – which was described as capable of causing ‘serious loss of life’ – has been granted €40,000 bail. Father-of-two Simon O’Donovan was previously remanded in custody by the Special Criminal Court. However, yesterday he successfully advanced an application to […]