By Dan Walsh
A man has been charged with the murder of John O’Connor, (58), at Cluain Fada, New Ross, on New Year’s Eve.
Wayne Roche, 34, formerly of Dominic’s Place in Waterford, and currently of no fixed abode, appeared before a special late sitting of Wexford District Court on Thursday night.
Detective Garda Conor Walsh told the court that he arrested Mr Roche at 10.32am, on Thursday, January 2nd, and charged him with murder at 10.01pm.
Defence Barrister Donna Kelly made an application for free legal aid for Mr Roche.
Ms Kelly told the court that Mr Roche was not currently working and was a man of limited means.
Judge John O’Leary granted the request and assigned solicitor Lana Doherty.
Judge O’Leary also recommended that Mr Roche receive such medical and psychiatric attention as he may require while in custody.
No application for bail was made as the District Court cannot grant bail where an accused is charged with murder.
Judge John O’Leary remanded Mr Roche in custody to appear in Wexford District Court again on January 6th via video link.
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