The taxi-driver manslaughter trial has continued at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court with legal argument in the absence of the jury.
Mr Jason Tolan (22), with an address at Drumheath Drive, Mulhuddart, is pleading not guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Arthur Murphy at Grange Road, Clonsilla, on July 30th, 1998. He also denies dangerous driving causing Mr Murphy's death and unlawful use of a Mercedes car on the same occasion.
The case continues.