De Rossa son not fit to attend court

A son of Labour MEP Proinsias De Rossa, who is charged with assaulting his father, was “not fit” to attend his court hearing today as he is receiving “ongoing psychiatric treatment”.

Fearghal De Rossa (aged 45) of Old Finglas Road, Dublin, had been remanded in custody following a court appearance on Saturday, November 12 after he was accused of attacking his 71-year-old father.