Delay to trial of father of killer driver

The garda file in the case against a man charged with impeding the prosecution of his son for dangerous driving causing death is complex and runs to 10 volumes, it emerged yesterday.

Inspector Fergal Foley said this by way of explanation as to why the book of evidence was not ready to be served on the accused yesterday at Cork District Court.

Daniel Fitzgerald, aged 71, of Knockeen, Meelin, Newmarket, Co Cork, was remanded on bail to appear again at Cork District Court on February 8 next, to allow time for preparation and service of a book of evidence.