A judge has granted a doctor accused of dangerous driving causing the death of his six-year-old daughter on the M6 motorway in Co Westmeath last year more time to decide his plea.
Babak Meshkat, 45, of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Galway, was charged earlier this year following a garda investigation.
Mr Meshkat has appeared before Judge Kenneth Connolly at Mullingar Circuit Court, where he was remanded on continuing bail to appear in court again in November, when the matter will again be listed for arraignment.
Mr Meshkat's daughter, Hana Meshkat, was severely injured in a crash at about 4pm on the eastbound lane of the motorway between Junction 4, Tyrellspass, and Junction 3, Rochfortbridge, on 8 February, 2024.
The child died at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) hospital at Temple Street in Dublin, nine days later.
An investigation file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions, which led to the charge being brought in March when he was returned for trial.
A coroner's inquest heard that the young girl had died from multiple traumatic injuries due to a motor vehicle incident.
The inquest has been adjourned pending the outcome of the judicial proceedings.
