Gardaí send file to DPP in case against Cork man accused of murdering his mother

The case was adjourned for four weeks to allow time for directions from the DPP

David Gallagher (pictured) is charged with murdering his 59-year-old mother, Stella Gallagher, and assault causing harm to his father, 63-year-old Brian Gallagher. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The garda file in the case against a 25-year-old man charged with murdering his mother and injuring his father outside the family home in Ballinlough last November has been completed and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said the garda file in the investigation was sent to the DPP on April 28. Sgt Davis applied for an adjournment of the case until May 27 to allow time for directions from the DPP.