56-year-old man has been further remanded in jail in relation to a fatal collision in Co Monaghan.
Ion Bucurica appeared at Monaghan District Court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of the mother of two, Emma Mackeral.
The Romanian national who resides in France appeared in front of Judge Gerard Jones at a special sitting of Monaghan District Court on Friday night and again this afternoon over the alleged offence.
No application for bail was submitted by his solicitor Roisin Courtney, her client was granted free legal aid due to the significance of the charge that he faces.
He was also granted a Romanian interpreter.
The court was told today that, Mr Bucurica will be seeking bail on January 12th.
The case is in relation to Gardaí and emergency services attending a collision involving a HGV and a car on the N2 at Mullaghnee, Annalitten, Castleblayney that occurred at approximately 8:00amon Thursday morning last.
Emma Mackeral, the driver of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
It’s alleged that Mr Bucurica drove a vehicle in a manner that was dangerous causing the death of the Co Monaghan woman and he was arrested at the scene.
Judge Gerard Jones remanded the accused in jail to appear via video-link on January 5th at Monaghan District Court.
