'Will we have the DPP here to tell us lies?' asks man accused of sexually assaulting girl in Cork

It is anticipated that the case will be adjourned until October for the purpose of setting a date for a trial by judge and jury. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 64-year-old man facing trial on 16 counts of sexually assaulting a girl over a three-year period interrupted court proceedings to ask – “Will we have the DPP here to tell us lies?” 

Prosecution barrister Imelda Kelly said of the case: “It should go to the trial list on October 24.”