‘Further charges’ being considered against senior barrister in Tallaght murder case

Judge Smyth adjourned the case, which will be listed again on July 25, but only for “variation of bail” on that date.

The court heard that Diarmaid Phelan (pictured) is “anxious for the book of evidence to be served as soon as possible”. File picture: Collins Courts

A senior barrister accused of murdering a man in a shooting on farmland in Dublin may face further charges, a court has heard.

Law professor Diarmuid Phelan, 53, is charged with the murder of father of four, Keith Conlon, at Hazelgrove Farm, Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght, on February 22. After the shooting of his dog, Mr Conlon, from Kiltalown Park in Tallaght, was shot in the back of the head during the incident on Mr Phelan's farm.