A former garda was refused bail when he appeared at Bray District Court yesterday charged with driving in a manner, including speed, which caused the death of a 16-year-old in a traffic accident two years ago.
Mr Patrick Spollen (36) was extradited from the UK on July 2nd and arrested at Dublin Airport.
When he appeared before Judge Thomas Ballagh yesterday, his solicitor, Mr Fachtna Whittle, applied for bail. However, there was a Garda objection and Mr Whittle then offered to lodge £5,000 in court, provide a permanent address and abide by any conditions the court might impose.
Judge Ballagh refused bail and said he would remand Mr Spollen in custody to appear at Bray District Court on July 23rd next.