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The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Garda faces trial for dangerous driving causing serious harm after Brazilian delivery driver's leg severed by car on M50
A GARDA faces trial after a Brazilian delivery driver's leg was severed by a car on the M50 in Dublin in 2023. Joao Henrique Ferreira, 25, who had lived in 2 Joao Henrique Ferreira's leg was severed by a car on the M50 in Dublin in 2023 Credit: Collins Photo Agency 2 Garda Neil Doyle is set to face trial Credit: When the incident allegedly occurred, he was at a slip road to the motorway in Following a probe by Fiosru, the police ombudsman (formerly Gsoc), criminal proceedings have commenced. The garda, dressed in a suit and tie, stood forward when the case was called, but did not address the court. Read more on News The prosecution told Judge Michele Finan that this was the first listing of the case. Lawrence Masterson BL, instructed by solicitor Daniel Hughes, representing Mr Ferreira, said his client had travelled back from Judge Finan noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions had authorised the case to stay in the District Court if the accused pleaded guilty. Otherwise, it would have to go to the Circuit Court, which has wider sentencing powers. Most read in Irish News Judge Finan held off on hearing an outline of the allegations. The accused has not indicated a plea and his barrister asked for disclosure of prosecution evidence. FURTHER SURGERY PLANNED Judge Finan noted that Mr Ferreira was set to go back to Brazil for further prosthetic surgery in two weeks. The prosecutor sought a four-week adjournment, which the judge granted. She also ordered the prosecution to provide the defence solicitor, Liz Hughes, with disclosure of evidence "as soon as possible" so the garda's legal team can "consider his position" and his plea. She told Garda Doyle he must return on June 12 to indicate a plea, and for the court to consider jurisdiction, and confirm his trial venue.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Catriona Carey and hurley maker brother Jack sent for trial accused of breaking company laws as books of evidence served
BUSINESSWOMAN Catriona Carey and her hurley maker brother, Jack Carey, have been sent forward for trial accused of breaking company laws. The former Ireland international hockey player, along with Mr Carey and a third co-accused, Paddy Maher, faces prosecution following a Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) investigation. 3 Catriona Carey has been sent forward for trial Credit: 3 Her hurley maker brother, Jack Carey, was also sent forward for trial accused of breaking company laws Credit: 3 The former Ireland international hockey player was charged with offences under the Companies Act from 2019 to 2022 Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription In February, Ms Carey, 46, was charged with The former financial advisor was accused of failing to provide information to the Companies Registration Office (CRO), to keep records or notify of a change of address, or to file Ms Carey, from At a later stage, charges were brought against the co-defendants. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Jack Carey, 53, also from Kilkenny and who resides in Graiguecullen, Co The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) authorised that they would face a trial on indictment. Books of evidence were served on them when they appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District Out of the 51 charges in the books of evidence, 31 pertained to Ms Carey, eight to her brother Jack, and 12 to Mr Maher, 57, from the Glenmalure Gun Club in Co Most read in Irish News Judge Binchy told them they were being returned for trial to the next sitting of They were warned to notify prosecutors if they intended to rely on alibis in their defence. The trio spoke only to confirm the signatures on their bail bonds and have yet to indicate pleas. Connected charges are to be added to the indictment later. Legal aid was granted. A fourth man is due back in court at a later date and accused of connected offences.
