Couple accused of child cruelty refused bail; Daughter (9) remains in critical condition

A judge has refused to grant bail to a couple accused of child cruelty as their nine-year-old daughter remains in a critical condition after suffering serious injuries more than two months ago.

The girl was taken from her north Dublin home and rushed to hospital on July 2 last. She suffered burns, bites, swelling as well as bruising, a court was told today.