A pathologist's report has delayed the completion of a book of evidence in the case of a trainee mechanic accused of killing a journalist in Dublin.
Eugene Moloney, a former reporter with the Irish Independent, was walking home to Portobello Place in the early hours of June 24th after a night out with friends when he was attacked.
The 55-year-old suffered a blow to the head on Camden Street. He received medical attention at the scene and was then rushed to St James's Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Gary Burch (21), of Kennington Close Templeogue, Co Dublin, had been charged with the manslaughter of Mr Moloney at Camden Street, on June 24th.
Mr Burch made no reply, and did not apply for bail when he was initially charged on June 26th last. He has not yet indicated how he will plead to the charge.
Dressed in a grey shirt and black trousers, he made his fifth appearance at Dublin District Court today.
A state solicitor told Judge Victor Blake that more time was being sought to complete the book of evidence in the case. A pathologist’s report had yet to be received but it was hoped that progress would be made shortly, the judge heard.
Defence solicitor Con Pendred said he understood that there had been a difficulty with the medical report but he asked the court to note that Mr Burch has been on remand in custody since June.
The defence consented to the case being put back for another four weeks and Mr Burch will appear again at the same court on October 17th.
Judge Blake said he was granting the State the time extension they sought to complete the book of evidence.