A 30-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he was charged in connection with a shooting in Waterford just before Christmas which has left a 44-year-old man in a critical condition in hospital.
The victim was shot a number of times in the Gracedieu area of Waterford and taken to University Hospital Waterford where he underwent emergency surgery and remains in the Intensive Care Unit.
Gavin Ryan was brought before a special sitting of Waterford District Court where he was charged in relation to the shooting incident at Carrickphierish Road in Gracedieu on Monday.
Mr Ryan, of Mount Suir Apartments, Carrickphierish Road, Gracedieu, was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life at Carrickphierish Road, Gracedieu on 23 December.
Detective Garda Michelle Burns gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution and told the court that Mr Ryan made no reply to the single charge when it was put to him after caution.
Inspector Mark Carley said gardaí were seeking a remand in custody but barrister, Paul Hutchinson BL said that his client, Mr Ryan was reserving his position in relation to bail and was consenting to a remand.
Judge Kevin Staunton noted that Mr Ryan was reserving his position regarding applying for bail and he remanded Mr Ryan in custody to appear again at Waterford District Court on 2 January.
