KILDARE COURT: Man accused over Kilcock murder appears by videolink
Allegation
A 38 year old Kildare man has appeared again in court charged with murder at a County Kildare residence on February 8.
Ryan Kearney, whose address was given as 2 Loughnamona Drive, Leixlip, is being prosecuted for the alleged murder of 50 year old Jeffrey Jackson, from Leixlip, at 5 The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock.
At the initial hearing Detective Sergeant Ger Moore gave evidence of arresting and charging the defendant who replied: “I stabbed Jeffrey but I did not murder him. He was my friend. That’s it.”
The garda told the court the deceased died violently at around 4pm in an apartment and it is alleged that a knife was used.
Responding to a query from Judge Desmond Zaidan, the garda said that the defendant and the deceased are not blood relatives.
The court was also told the defendant is unemployed and is receiving disability allowance.
Solicitor Danny Nolan requested a psychological assessment for the defendant, saying he had been diagnosed with both mental and physical ailments and he has documentary evidence of this.
The court was also told that the defendant was treated at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, where he was diagnosed with a heart-related infection, having taken ill while being interviewed.
He was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison, Judge Zaidan said he would recommend that he receive psychiatric and psychological assessment, but he could not compel the defendant to do this.
The judge also said he would request the prison authorities to liaise with the hospital.
The man made a second appearance via video link at Naas District Court.
Garda Moore said that he was seeking a remand in custody.
He said the investigation is still ongoing and “evidence is still being gathered.”
The defendant told the court he is still awaiting beta blocker medication .
Judge Zaidan adjourned the case to February 28 when the defendant will again appear via video link. He stated that the man’s medical records should go from Connolly Hospital to Cloverhill Prison.