BREAKING: Man charged at special court sitting over blaze at historic Limerick property
A MAN has been charged at a special court sitting this Sunday afternoon in connection with a fire at a historic building in Limerick city in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Patrick O'Donovan, aged 26, of Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city appeared before Judge Carol Anne Coolican in Newcastle West Court.
Garda Peter Connolly gave evidence of arresting and charging Mr O'Donovan with five offences. Mr O'Donovan is accused of burglary with intent to cause criminal damage at Sailors' Home, O'Curry Street, Limerick city on Saturday, July 1.
Mr O'Donovan is also accused of four criminal damage by fire incidents on vehicles in the O'Curry Street and Henry Street areas of the city.
Garda Connolly said Mr O'Donovan made no reply to each of the five charges after caution.
Inspector Vincent Brick, prosecuting, objected to bail on behalf of the State.
Lee-Ann Purcell, solicitor for Mr O'Donovan, said they were reserving their position in relation to bail.
Judge Coolican remanded Mr O'Donovan in custody to appear in Limerick District Court via videolink later this coming week.
Ms Purcell made an application, which was granted by the judge, that her client receive all medical treatment necessary in custody. Legal aid was also granted as Mr O'Donovan was "not working".
A brother of the accused - Jason O'Donovan, aged 32, of Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston was also charged at the special court sitting.
He is accused of causing criminal damage to a garda jeep outside Henry Street garda station on Saturday, July 1. Bail was granted subject to a number of conditions.
The case was adjourned until September for DPP's directions.