Student remanded over Holohan death

The 20-year-old engineering student charged with the manslaughter of Robert Holohan in Midleton last month has been remanded in custody for a further fortnight.

Wayne O'Donoghue of Ballyedmond, Midleton, Co Cork, is charged with killing Robert Holohan on 4 January.

Judge Michael Patwell extended time for service of the Book of Evidence beyond the 42 days which the State is allowed in law.

Supt Liam Hayes described the file on the garda investigation into Robert Holohan's death as huge.

He said it involved more than a 1,000 statements and 2,000 checks. He added that Gardaí would need more time to compile it.