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Architect charged with murdering Elaine O'Hara refused bail
Summary
Graham Dwyer, 41, of Foxrock, was charged with the murder of 37‑year‑old childcare worker Elaine O'Hara on 22 August 2012. He has been in custody since October and applied for bail at the High Court, but the State objected. His lawyer, Remy Farrell SC, argued that a 20‑month pre‑trial detention was unreasonable, while Seán Guerin SC for the State said the delay was not exceptional and that a trial would occur within 19 months of his arrest. Mr Justice Paul Carney refused bail.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Architect charged with murdering Elaine O'Hara refused bail. Charges or matters: the murder of Ms O' Hara (37) in Co Dublin on August 22nd, 2012. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 22nd, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-03-10 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: the murder of Ms O' Hara (37) in Co Dublin on August 22nd, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: He noted that a person in custody for several months had his trial adjourned that morning due to a shortage of judges. "He'll have a trial within 19 months of his arrest," he said. "If an earlier date becomes available, the prosecution is ready to proceed." Mr Justice Paul Carney refused bail.
Accused
Charges: the murder of Ms O' Hara (37) in Co Dublin on August 22nd, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: He noted that a person in custody for several months had his trial adjourned that morning due to a shortage of judges. "He'll have a trial within 19 months of his arrest," he said. "If an earlier date becomes available, the prosecution is ready to proceed." Mr Justice Paul Carney refused bail.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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