Father, 71, faces trial for impeding son’s prosecution

A judge and jury will hear the case against a 71-year-old man charged with impeding the prosecution of his son for dangerous driving causing death.

Insp Fergal Foley confirmed at Cork District Court yesterday that the book of evidence had been served on Daniel (Dan Joe) Fitzgerald of Knockeen, Meelin, Newmarket, Co Cork.

On the inspector’s application, Judge Olann Kelleher sent the case forward to Cork Circuit Criminal Court on February 16.