Man to face trial over alleged fire safety breaches

A book of evidence was served yesterday on a 64-year-old man accused in relation to the breaching of fire safety standards at a building in Cork city where there was a fatal incident in Apr 2009.

The book of evidence was served on Donal Hourihane, who lives at an apartment at Seana Mhuileann, North City Link Road, Cork.

Judge Con O’Leary sent the case forward from Cork District Court to the sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court commencing on Feb 4, on the application of Inspector Mary King.