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Fishmonger's murder trial is put further back

Date
2020-03-20

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dundalk

County
Louth

Summary

The trial of Edmundas Dauksa, a 50‑year‑old fishmonger from Dundalk, for the murder of his partner Ingrida Maciokaite, aged 31, has been postponed. The murder occurred on 18 September 2018 at Bridgewater Mews, Linenhall Street, Dundalk. Dauksa had pleaded not guilty. Judge Eileen Creedon announced that no new jury trials would start in the criminal courts until 10 June because of coronavirus concerns. She moved Dauksa's case to the next fixed‑date list at the Central Criminal Court, scheduled for 30 March. The prosecution, represented by Elva Duffy BL, and the defence, represented by Michael Bowman SC, agreed. Bowman noted that Dauksa had been remanded in custody until the new date. Creedon informed the 12‑member jury that they were no longer required, as the trial was adjourned for health reasons. The case involves Lithuanian‑born parties living in Dundalk, with witnesses expected from that community. The trial will resume on 30 March.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Fishmonger's murder trial is put further back. Charges or matters: the murder of his partner Ingrida Maciokaite (31) at Bridgewater Mews, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, Co Louth on September 18th, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

September 18th, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
June 10 Hearing Or Sentence
March 30 Adjournment
March 13 Adjournment
2020-03-20 Publication

Case subjects

Edmundas Dauksa

Defendant

Charges: the murder of his partner Ingrida Maciokaite (31) at Bridgewater Mews, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, Co Louth on September 18th, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Mr Bowman said his client had previously been remanded in custody until that date.