A 34-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a mother of two was doused with an accelerant and set on fire at her home in Dublin. Paul Brannigan, of Lealand Drive, Clondalkin, appeared before Dublin District Court on Saturday charged with the attempted murder of Alexis Campion and assault causing harm.
Ms Campion, 44, suffered severe, life-changing burns to her face and body during the attack at her home in Oak Downs, Clondalkin, on November 25. She spent several weeks in a coma and remains in hospital. Garda Danielle O'Sullivan told the court that Brannigan made no reply when charged. He was remanded in custody as the District Court cannot grant bail for attempted murder charges.
Two co-defendants also appeared in court: Nathan Dolan, 18, and Keith McCabe, 41, both from Clondalkin. They face charges including making threats to kill Ms Campion and a man at the property, as well as extortion by demanding money with menaces on the same date. Both made no reply when charged. Legal aid was granted to all three defendants.
Brannigan and McCabe are due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday, while Dolan will appear on Tuesday. Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions have not yet been released. The trio were arrested on Tuesday and charged on Friday evening after being questioned under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
Multiple properties in the Clondalkin and Ballyfermot areas were searched. A family liaison officer has been appointed to keep Ms Campion and her family updated. Gardaí continue to appeal for information, including dashcam footage.
