A JUDGE refused legal aid to the man charged in connection with the murder of Veronica Guerin until she got answers to questions about his financial situation.
Judge Gillian Hussey said she wanted to know a lot more about the finances of Mr Paul Ward (32), of Windmill Park, Crumlin, before she granted legal aid.
Mr Ward was before Kilmainham District Court charged with conspiracy to murder Veronica Guerin on June 26th, and harbouring and assisting persons at Walkinstown Road, Dublin 12, knowing they had murdered Veronica Guerin around that date.
He is also charged with possession and supply of cannabis resin at Old Court, Tallaght, on October 17th last.
He had filled out a form applying for legal aid. However, Judge Hussey asked Det Insp Jerry O'Connell to find out who owned the house Mr Ward was living in.
She said she also wanted to know if he had any cars or vans or mobile phones, and if he had any insurance claims or had won the Lotto, and she wanted to know more about the mother of his daughter.
She remanded Mr Ward in custody to November 7th next.