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Kerry man charged with murdering mother in 2013 now fit to stand trial
Summary
Patrick Dunne, a 29‑year‑old from Ballingeragh, Lixnaw, Co Kerry, has been in the Central Mental Hospital since he was charged with murdering his mother Susan Dunne on 27 November 2013. In 2014 a court ruled he was not fit to be tried after a consultant psychiatrist's report. In 2022 Dr Anthony Kearns, who has treated Dunne since early 2016, reported to Mr Justice Paul McDermott that Dunne is now fit for trial. The judge remanded Dunne to Cloverhill Prison, then transferred him back to the Central Mental Hospital, with the trial set to begin on 10 October.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kerry man charged with murdering mother in 2013 now fit to stand trial. Charges or matters: the murder of his mother Susan Dunne on November 27, 2013 at the family home. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 27, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 3 Adjournment
- October 10 Adjournment
- 2022-05-31 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of his mother Susan Dunne on November 27, 2013 at the family home (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr Justice McDermott remanded the accused until October 10 when his trial is due to begin.
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