Dwyer granted free legal aid in murder case

An architect accused of murdering childcare worker Elaine O’Hara, whose remains were found in the Dublin mountains, has been granted free legal aid.

Graham Dwyer, originally from Cork but with an address at Kerrymount Close, Foxrock, Dublin, is charged with the murder of Ms O’Hara, 37, in Co Dublin on Aug 22, 2012.

Yesterday, a court heard gardaí have taken more than 300 statements and have in excess of 800 exhibits. Mr Dwyer was further remanded in custody for another four weeks as a judge held that he was entitled to free legal aid.