A 21-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his father in Portlaw, Co Waterford last weekend
Stephen Butler, with an address at Sheilbaggin, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co Wexford, was charged with the murder of John Butler of Brown Street, Portlaw.
Garda Sharon Ryan of Tramore Garda Station told Judge Terence Finn that at 10.32am, Stephen Butler was arrested, cautioned and charged with murder. He made no reply to the charge. Defending solicitor Kenneth Cunningham said that his client, who was granted free legal aid following his appearance at the same court on Sunday last, is not in gainful employment.The accused has been remanded in custody until Thursday 6 February.Mr Cunningham requested a speedy delivery of the Book of Evidence in relation to the matter.
In reply, Judge Finn said that his authority regarding such matters extended between his bench and the door of the court room. Given the gravity of the charge, it may "take some time" for the Director of Public Prosecutions to assemble the book of evidence, the judge added.
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