1.   The defence solicitor passed on the appreciation of the Stacey brothers for the way the police had treated them.

2.   Their defence solicitor said Merlin had been well looked after for five years.

3.   Defence solicitor Mrs Sinead Maxwell said that while Nicholas admitted having used his fists, he strongly denied attacking his wife with a weapon.

4.   Defence solicitor Paddy Mallon said Horsfall claimed the soldiers had made derogatory remarks towards her and her son.

5.   A defence solicitor said McHugh bought the drugs with compensation he had received following an accident and intended to supply the drugs to friends at the Donegal rave.

6.   He read part of the evidence given by a defence solicitor.

7.   The defence solicitor, Jack Gowans, said Ballantine has a drink problem but is a kind, intelligent and caring man.