A man and woman charged in connection with an arson attack that killed a mother, father and their two children have been remanded into custody.
Cian Stacey, 21, and Jessica Dalton, 31, appeared before Waterford District Court on Tuesday, each facing one count of criminal damage and two counts of assault causing serious harm.
Victims and Funeral
Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died in the attack on their home in Waterford last Tuesday. Their funeral took place in Waterford on Monday.
Court Proceedings
Dalton, wearing a purple zip-up jacket, matching purple tracksuit bottoms and black trainers, did not speak during the brief appearance. Her defence solicitor, Ken Cunningham, said she first appeared before a special sitting at Clonmel District Court on Saturday.
Cunningham told the court he had asked for his client to be produced in person to "perhaps ventilate" a bail application, but the position on bail will be reserved following a consultation with Dalton. The court was told she consented to a 28-day remand in custody.
Judge Catriona Murray adjourned the case until November 17, when Dalton will appear by video-link. A large crowd gathered outside the court in Waterford and shouted at the prison van carrying Dalton as it was driven to the back of the building.
Stacey appeared before the same court by video-link from Limerick prison. The court was told Stacey was not applying for bail and consented to a 28-day remand while gardaí awaited directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. He had also appeared before a special sitting on Saturday.
Stacey was remanded into custody and will appear before the court again on November 17 by video-link.
