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Laois man to stand trial for murder of Aoife Phelan
Summary
A man from Portlaoise, Robert Corbet, aged 25, was arraigned at Dublin Central Criminal Court on 12 May 2014. He faces a murder charge for the death of 30‑year‑old Aoife Phelan, who worked at Hermitage in Portlaoise. Corbet pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, a plea rejected by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Isobel Kennedy SC. The alleged killing occurred between 25 October and 7 November 2012 at Capoley, Portlaoise. The trial, presided over by Justice Garrett Sheehan, is expected to last two weeks with a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Laois man to stand trial for murder of Aoife Phelan. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 25 October Hearing Or Sentence
- 7 November 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-12 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to manslaughter (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin Central Criminal Court
Topics
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