A trainee mechanic accused of killing journalist Eugene Moloney, who died after an incident in Dublin last month, has been further remanded in custody.
Mr Moloney (55), a former reporter with the Irish Independent, lived at Portobello Place on Dublin’s south side and was making his way home in the early hours of June 24th after a night out with friends.
He suffered a blow to the head on Camden Street.
Gary Burch (21), Kennington Close, Templeogue, south Dublin, had been charged last month with the manslaughter of Mr Moloney.
Dressed in a grey shirt and black trousers, he made his third appearance at Dublin District Court yesterday.
Defence solicitor Con Pendred told Judge Hugh O’Donnell that there was consent to Mr Burch being further remanded in custody pending the preparation of a book of evidence.
Mr Burch, who has not indicated how he will plead to the charge, did not address the court during his brief hearing.
He is due to appear in court again on August 22nd.