John Halpin, charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of a husband and wife in Dublin, has been granted bail.
A man accused of dangerous driving causing the deaths of a husband and wife in an alleged hit and run in Dublin on St Stephen's Day has been released on bail. Anthony Hogg, 40, and Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, were struck while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45 pm. Georgina Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene while her husband Anthony was rushed to hospital but passed away that night. John Halpin, 45, Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, D.
15, had been charged with two offences of dangerous driving, causing the deaths of Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg Moore, and two counts of hit and run and failing to offer assistance at the scene, at Blanchardstown Road South on December 26. Mr Halpin made no application for bail at his first hearing on Monday. The deceased couple, married with children, lived in the Whitestown area nearby, and their funeral was today. Meanwhile, the criminal proceedings resumed before Judge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Court today when it emerged that Mr Halpin was a neighbour of the couple. The accused, who made no reply when charged, appeared via video link. Defence solicitor Damien Coffey said his client intended to apply for bail. Investigating Garda Alan Murphy confirmed that there had been an objection due to the seriousness of the case, but he consented to bail with a substantial cash lodgement. He clarified that he was agreeing to bail but asked for several conditions to be imposed, adding that he had discussed them with the defence. The court also heard the accused had no warrant history. Mr Coffey said there would not be any issue from the defence concerning the terms sought. No evidence about the alleged offences was given during the hearin
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