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Trial of architect for murder of childcare worker brought forward three months

Date
2014-03-31
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The murder trial of Graham Dwyer, charged with killing Dublin childcare worker Elaine O'Hara (37) on 22 August 2012, has been moved forward by three months at the defence's request. Dwyer, a 41‑year‑old architect from Foxrock, is in custody awaiting trial. His barrister, Ronan Kennedy BL, informed Justice Barry White that Dwyer had been refused bail by the High Court but could apply for an earlier trial if available. The trial, originally set for 13 April next year, is now scheduled for 19 January next year and is expected to last six weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of architect for murder of childcare worker brought forward three months. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Case subjects

Elaine O'Hara

Applicant

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
  • High Court

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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