A MAN charged with manslaughter has been sent forward for trial in connection with the death of a man in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, last year.
Karlis Ruja (51), a Latvian national with an address at Eiscir Island, Tullamore, Co Offaly, was charged with the manslaughter of Alexey Pekelman at the Coach Yard, Nenagh, on July 15th last.
Mr Ruja, who had been charged previously with assault causing harm in respect of the same incident, had the assault charge dropped against him on the direction of the Director of Public Prosecutions at Nenagh District Court yesterday.
Insp William Leahy told the court the defendant had been presented with a book of evidence in relation to the manslaughter charge and he applied for Mr Ruja's bail conditions to remain in place.
Judge Tim Lucey acceded to the State's request and ordered that the defendant reside at Eiscir Island, Tullamore, sign on daily at Tullamore Garda station and desist from undertaking any unauthorised travel outside the State.
His solicitor, Tony O'Malley, sought legal aid for his client and requested the services of both a senior and junior counsel for Mr Ruja's trial.
Judge Lucey sent the defendant forward for trial to the next criminal sittings of Nenagh Circuit Court, beginning on July 15th.