Intermediary in Parnell Street attempted murder trial

Irish Times -Man denies attempted murder of three children at Dublin’s Parnell Square

Trial to open on Wednesday of Riad Bouchaker (52) on charges connected with November 2023 incident

Mary Carolan

Mon Jun 08 2026 - 15:47

.......Because of the head injury and his existing injury, Bouchaker has an acquired brain injury which affects his ability to sustain attention and concentration and that is one of the reasons the trial is fixed for five weeks, the judge said

There is no disagreement in relation to his injuries and he will get accommodations during the trial, an interpreter and intermediary, he said. That would require the jury to have “more than ordinary patience” and the court sessions may be shorter than in other trials, the judge said........

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/06/08/trial-to-begin-of-man-accused-of-attempted-murder-of-three-children-in-dublin/