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Foxrock architect accused of murdering Elaine O'Hara granted free legal aid
Summary
Graham Dwyer, a 41‑year‑old architect from Cork living in Foxrock, has been charged with the murder of 37‑year‑old childcare worker Elaine O'Hara, whose decomposed body was found in the Dublin mountains. The court heard that Gardaí have taken over 300 statements and collected more than 800 exhibits. Dwyer was remanded in custody for another four weeks after the judge confirmed he was entitled to free legal aid. He appeared via videolink before Judge Grainne Malone at Cloverhill District Court, where the judge accepted his statement of means and granted legal aid. Dwyer confirmed he wanted solicitor Jonathan Dunphy to represent him. The case remains at an advanced stage, with a file expected to go to the DPP in the next two weeks. The inquest into O'Hara's death has been adjourned pending criminal proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Foxrock architect accused of murdering Elaine O'Hara granted free legal aid. Charges or matters: the murder of Elaine O'Hara (37) in Co Dublin on August 22, 2012. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 22, 2012 Adjournment
- October 18 Adjournment
- November 4 Adjournment
- December 18 Adjournment
- September 13 Other
- 2013-11-20 Publication
Why: She was satisfied that his means were insufficient for him to fund his case and it was appropriate that he would be granted legal aid. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Elaine O'Hara (37) in Co Dublin on August 22, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: He was further remanded in custody for another four weeks after judge held that he was entitled to free legal aid.
Places mentioned
- questioning overnight at Blackrock Garda station
- Blackrock
- Dun Laoghaire District Court
- High Court
- Cloverhill District Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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