Judge O’Kelly said that while considering his judgment he took into account the “distasteful and macabre” scene in the post office on the day in question

Judge O’Kelly described it as a 'somewhat bizarre case'

Trial of the two men involved was expected to begin on Tuesday but prosecution counsel told the court the 'case is not ready for trial yet'

Gardaí believe the pensioner, 66-year-old Peadar Doyle, was already dead when he was taken into the post office.

Declan Haughney is accused of trying to claim his deceased uncle's pension