22/08/2012

Suspect In Moloney Killing Remanded For Further Four Weeks

A 21-year-old trainee mechanic accused of killing journalist Eugene Moloney was further remanded in custody this morning.

55-year-old Moloney died after an incident in Dublin city centre last June.

Gary Burch of Kennington Close, Templogue, south Dublin was charged in June with the manslaughter of Mr Moloney.

Detective Sergeant Mark Kelly of Kevin Street Garda station applied to extend his remand for four weeks pending the preparation of the book of evidence. Defence solicitor Con Pendred had no objection to the extension. Mr Pendred applied to Judge Denis McLoughlin for legal aid. Detective Sgt Kelly had no objection to the application for legal aid.

Moloney was a former reporter with the Irish Independent and lived at Portobello Place on Dublin’s southside. On June 24th he was making his way home in the early hours after a night out with friends. He suffered a blow to the head on Camden Street.

Mr Burch will appear in court again on September 19th.

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