DNA samples match those of the accused

DNA samples taken from a man accused of murdering an 18-month-old infant matched that of the infant, a forensic expert told a murder trial jury today.

Samples of DNA taken from clothing worn by the accused man, John Reilly, were compared with samples taken from a T-shirt, track suit bottoms and nappy belonging to the victim, Oisin Reilly-Murphy, forensic witness Dr O'Donnell told the Central Criminal Court.