Kerry man charged with murder of mother fit to stand trial

Patrick Dunne at Killarney District Court in 2013. He will go on trial in October.

 A 29-year-old who has been in the Central Mental Hospital since being charged with murdering his mother nine years ago is now fit for trial, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Patrick Dunne from Ballingeragh, Lixnaw, Co Kerry is charged with the murder of his mother Susan Dunne on November 27, 2013, at the family home.