A man accused of hit-and-run and dangerous driving causing the deaths of a husband and wife in Blanchardstown on St Stephen’s Day has been remanded in custody.
John Halpin (45), of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, D15, made no application for bail when he appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court today.
Anthony Hogg (40), and his wife Georgina Hogg-Moore (39), were struck while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45 pm.
The couple, married with children, lived in the Whitestown area nearby.
Anthony Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina (39) who died after a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown on St Stephen's Day. Photograph: FacebookGeorgina Hogg-Moore was pronounced dead at the scene while her husband Anthony was rushed to hospital but passed away that night.
The accused presented himself at Blanchardstown Garda station about four hours after the crash.
He was charged on Sunday with two offences of dangerous driving, causing the deaths of Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg-Moore, and two counts of hit and run and failing to offer assistance at the scene.
Dressed in a black hooded top, dark tracksuit trousers and runners, Mr Halpin sat silently at the side of the court during the brief hearing.
It was also attended by relatives of the deceased who watched the proceedings from the public gallery.
No bail application
Defence solicitor Damien Coffey said that there was no bail application.
Judge Finan remanded Mr Halpin in custody to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on Friday pending directions from the DPP and a possible bail hearing.
Legal aid was granted after the judge was furnished a statement of Mr Halpin's means, and she also noted there was no Garda objection.
The accused has yet to indicate a plea.
A woman was also arrested during the Garda investigation but has since been released without charge.
With reporting from Tom Tuite.
