Court awaits directions on Cork man's arson case despite file being sent to DPP last month

The judge told the defendant: 'Contact your solicitor. I understand some solicitors are talking to their clients behind the scenes.'

The accused said he appealed the district court refusal of bail to the High Court where bail was also refused. File picture: Larry Cummins

The garda file in the case against a man who denies charges of setting fire to a house and the car parked outside was sent to the DPP on June 24 and directions are still awaited on where the trial will be heard.

Judge David Waters adjourned the case until July 29 on the application of Sergeant Aisling Murphy to allow time for directions to be obtained from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Sgt Murphy said the garda file had been sent on June 24.