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Trial of architect for murder of childcare worker brought forward three months
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:
- August 22nd, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- January 19th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-03-31 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- High Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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