More serious charge due in case where woman was allegedly assaulted by son

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Gearoid Coughlan was charged with assault causing harm to his mother Mary Coughlan at a house in Innishannon. Picture: Larry Cummins

A man charged with assaulting his mother has told a court that he is anxious that a book of evidence be prepared as soon as possible in order to see progress in his case.

Gearoid Coughlan (31) of Ballycoughlan, Innishannon in Co Cork, previously appeared before Bandon District Court in connection with an assault on his mother, Mary, on June 4 last.