--- title: "Daniel Kinahan bail application expected in coming weeks" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/daniel-kinahan-bail-application-expected-in-coming-weeks" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/daniel-kinahan-bail-application-expected-in-coming-weeks" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/daniel-kinahan-bail-application-expected-in-coming-weeks.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/daniel-kinahan-bail-application-expected-in-coming-weeks" category: "Politics" area: "United Kingdom" published: "2026-10-12T19:46:00.969Z" source_reported: "2026-10-12T14:45:03.000Z" updated: "2026-10-12T19:46:00.969Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-12T19:14:09.221Z" --- # Daniel Kinahan bail application expected in coming weeks *Alleged crime boss appeared in Dublin's Special Criminal Court following extradition from UAE.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named solicitor; two independent outlets cited; one full report. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together; affected parties quoted; fact separate from comment. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Headlines are factual and do not overpromise; language is measured. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Alleged mob boss Daniel Kinahan will make a bail application in the coming weeks, his solicitor told the Special Criminal Court. - Kinahan, 49, is charged with directing the activities of a crime gang between October 18, 2015, and April 6, 2017. - He was extradited from the United Arab Emirates on August 9 and has been held in Portlaoise Prison. - The court heard that the book of evidence will be served on December 21. Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan is expected to apply for bail in the coming weeks. His solicitor, Darragh Mackin, informed Dublin's Special Criminal Court of the intention on Monday. Kinahan, 49, appeared in person for the brief hearing. Kinahan faces a charge of directing the activities of a crime gang between October 18, 2015, and April 6, 2017. He was extradited from the United Arab Emirates on August 9 and has been in custody since his third court appearance. The Special Criminal Court heard that the book of evidence against him is due to be served on December 21. ## Previous investigations The court was told that Kinahan had been investigated for two offences, one in Spain and one in Dubai, and had been acquitted of both. His solicitor also sought disclosure of files relating to these international investigations. ## What the coverage left out No right-rated outlet reported on Daniel Kinahan's court appearance or bail application. The digests from left and centre-rated outlets did not mention the specific date of December 21 for the service of the book of evidence, although Belfast Live's full report did. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 54% (7) - Centre: 46% (6) - Right: 0% (0) 1 of 14 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-12T19:14:09.221Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-12T21:45:20.585Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Six left-rated reports focused on the impending bail application. The Daily Record stated Mr Kinahan, alleged to be a leader of the Kinahan organised crime group, was arrested in the UAE in April. The Irish Examiner noted the book of evidence would take weeks to prepare. The Independent (US) and The Journal reported Kinahan's age and the dates of the alleged offences. The Irish Times reported Kinahan would seek disclosure of files from two foreign investigations. Courthouse News Service reported Kinahan vows to fight the charge and that his lawyer said he would contest it. ### Centre - Five centre-rated reports highlighted the bail application. Belfast Live, in its full report, detailed the court hearing, including that Kinahan appeared in person and was remanded in custody. It also stated he had been investigated and acquitted of two offences in Spain and Dubai. BBC News and Evening Standard reported that lawyers would apply for bail in due course. Great Yorkshire Radio and RTÉ also noted the bail application and the charge of directing a criminal organisation. ### Right No separate framing summary. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 6 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 5 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Sky News UK](https://news.sky.com/story/daniel-kinahan-alleged-irish-crime-boss-will-vehemently-defend-himself-in-court-and-apply-for-bail-13598148) — Headline Unavailable - [Irish Mirror](https://irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/lawyer-daniel-kinahan-says-accused-37763594) — Lawyer for Daniel Kinahan says accused mob boss will 'vehemently' fight case - [Great Yorkshire Radio](https://greatyorkshireradio.co.uk/world/daniel-kinahan-alleged-irish-crime-boss-will-vehemently-defend-himself-in-court-and-apply-for-bail) — Daniel Kinahan: Alleged Irish Crime Boss Will 'vehemently Defend' Himself In Court And Apply For Bail - [Impartial Reporter](https://impartialreporter.com/news/national/26628184.kinahan-apply-bail-within-coming-weeks) — Kinahan to apply for bail within coming weeks - [Belfast Live](https://belfastlive.co.uk/news/alleged-mob-boss-daniel-kinahan-34752668) — Alleged mob boss Daniel Kinahan set to make bid for freedom - [Daily Record](https://dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/suspected-crime-boss-daniel-kinahan-37762684) — Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to apply for bail in coming weeks - [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c60e0g39rj9go) — Daniel Kinahan's lawyers to apply for bail in due course, court hears - [Irish Examiner](https://irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41923096.html) — Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan to seek bail in the coming weeks - [Evening Standard](https://standard.co.uk/news/uk/daniel-kinahan-dublin-government-belfast-united-arab-emirates-b1300452.html) — Kinahan to apply for bail within coming weeks - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/daniel-kinahan-dublin-government-irish-belfast-b3065202.html) — Kinahan to apply for bail within coming weeks - [Irish Times](https://irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/12/daniel-kinahan-to-apply-for-bail-in-due-course-court-told) — Daniel Kinahan to apply for bail ‘in due course’, court told - [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/news/courts/2026/1012/1595011-daniel-kinahan-court) — Daniel Kinahan to apply for bail in coming weeks - [The Journal](https://thejournal.ie/daniel-kinahan-court-appearance-2-7190290-Oct2026) — Daniel Kinahan to appear before Special Criminal Court - [Courthouse News Service](https://courthousenews.com/daniel-kinahan-vows-to-fight-irish-organized-crime-charge) — Daniel Kinahan vows to fight Irish organized crime charge ## Questions **When is Daniel Kinahan expected to apply for bail?** Daniel Kinahan's solicitor told the Special Criminal Court that the alleged crime boss will make a bail application in the coming weeks. This application will be heard by a High Court judge. **What charges does Daniel Kinahan face?** Daniel Kinahan is charged with directing the activities of a crime gang. The alleged period for this activity is between October 18, 2015, and April 6, 2017. **When will the book of evidence be served?** The Special Criminal Court heard that the book of evidence against Daniel Kinahan will be served on December 21. This is part of the ongoing legal process following his extradition. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/daniel-kinahan-bail-application-expected-in-coming-weeks. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Daniel Kinahan bail application expected in coming weeks", https://mediabias.news/politics/daniel-kinahan-bail-application-expected-in-coming-weeks