TD to stand trial on tax evasion charges

INDEPENDENT Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick West Michael Collins is to stand trial on tax evasion charges in the Circuit Court, a judge was told yesterday.

Mr Collins, aged 65, of White Oak, Redhouse Hill, Patrickswell, appeared on remand at Rathkeale District Court, sitting in Newcastle West.

He was accompanied by family members and stood in the public gallery until the case was called.