DPP given three weeks for directions in case against man accused of setting fire to Cork pub

The case will be struck out on November 25 if DPP directions are not available

It was previously stated that up to 50 patrons and staff were visibly present inside Murphy's Rock Bar at the time of the alleged offence. File picture: Larry Cummins

The case against a man accused of arson by petrol bomb at Murphy’s Rock pub in Ballyvolane on September 1 will be struck out on November 25 if DPP directions are not available.

Defence solicitor Frank Buttimer asked for the case against Stephen McCarthy to be adjourned on a peremptory basis against the State for those directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Judge Mary Dorgan granted the adjournment on that basis.