Halawa trial set to start

The trial of Ibrahim Halawa is expected to finally hear the case for the Dubliner’s defence today in Cairo.

The 21 year old’s appeared in court on nearly thirty occasions during his mass trial with over 400 others.

Ibrahim’s spent nearly four years behind bars in Egypt, following his arrest at a protest in 2013.

Amnesty International says his detention and trial are unlawful.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said he believes the trial process is now nearing a conclusion.