De Rossa son 'fit to stand trial'

A son of Labour MEP Proinsias De Rossa, who is charged with assaulting his father, is fit to stand trial, a judge was told today.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012 - 19:47

A son of Labour MEP Proinsias De Rossa, who is charged with assaulting his father, is fit to stand trial, a judge was told today.

Fearghal De Rossa (aged 45) from Old Finglas Road, Dublin is in custody on remand and was transferred to the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) in November to undergo treatment and assessments.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Old Finglas Road, Dublin Place: Dublin Person: De Rossa Person: Labour MEP Person: Proinsias De Rossa Person: Fearghal De Rossa Person: Counsel Person: Mark Lynam Person: Ann Watkin Organisation: Central Mental Hospital Organisation: CMH Organisation: DPP Organisation: Dublin Circuit Criminal Court Organisation: Garda Organisation: Circuit

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