Solicitors' strike prevents book of evidence being served on Cork man accused of murdering his mother

David Gallagher appeared in court by video link from prison. Judge David Waters asked him if he had spoken to his solicitor, and the defendant replied: 'He says he is on strike'
David Gallagher is charged with murdering his mother, injuring his father, and causing criminal damage to the family home. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

David Gallagher is charged with murdering his mother, injuring his father, and causing criminal damage to the family home. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

The solicitors’ strike resulted in the book of evidence not being served on the third attempt on Tuesday on the young man from Ballinlough who is accused of murdering his mother and injuring his father last November.

Sergeant John Dineen said the book of evidence was ready to be served. Detective Garda Neil Walsh was present at Cork District Court with the book of evidence available for service.

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