A man charged with falsely imprisoning the son of a post mistress and demanding a ransom for his safe return, has been refused bail.

A 22-year-old Limerick man shot in his head two years ago has said he will never be able to lead an independent life due to his injuries.

The trial of a suspected gunman has heard that firearms residue was found in his underwear and on both of his hands within hours of a shooting two years ago.