Woman accused of Macroom murder 'not doing well' in prison while awaiting DPP directions

Judge Keane said that it was important that Linda O’Flynn get the medical attention that she needs

A woman who is charged with the murder of Michael Foley who was found dead at his home in Macroom in February “is not doing well” in prison, according to her solicitor.

Linda O'Flynn, 31 of Leeside Apartments, Cork, appeared before Judge Marie Keane at Bandon District Court. 

Court presenter Inspector Roisín O’Dea said that instructions were still awaited from the Director of Public Prosecutions as to when the case would proceed and the State would be applying to further remand Ms O’Flynn in custody.

Defence solicitor Diarmuid Kelleher said that it was effectively a case of waiting for the book of evidence to be prepared. 

He told the court that his client “was not doing well” in Limerick Prison where she has been held since she was charged with murder on June 14. 

He said that when he was speaking to her on the phone she “sounded ill” and added that she may be suffering from withdrawal symptoms. He added that an application for bail would be heard in the High Court next week.

Judge Keane said that it was important that Ms O’Flynn get the medical attention that she needs and she remarked that the prison governor should ensure that all outstanding medical issues are dealt with before the next hearing date. 

She remanded Ms O’Flynn in custody to appear again by video link at Clonakilty District Court on July 2.