Michael Collins Trial: Jury to consider verdict today
After two days of a trial, the Jury in the fraud case against former Fianna Fail TD, Michael Collins, will be sent to sonsider their verdict today.
Collins, a former Limerick West Fianna Fail TD, denies claims that he obtained a Tax Clearance certificate under false pretences.
The court heard evidence from officials from the Revenue Commissioners office in Limerick as well as staff from the AIB bank in Kilmallock.
It is claimed that Collins failed to declare a bogus non-residential bank account, which, it is alleged was in the name of Joseph and Ann Collins, resident in Surrey, United Kingdom.
AMore from the Examiner
The jury is expected to reach a verdict this afternoon..