A 65-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a doctor at a HSE facility in Dublin yesterday.
Fionnbarra Ó Tuama, with an address at George’s Hill Apartments on Halston St in Dublin, appeared before a sitting of Dublin District Court this morning.
He was charged with the attempted murder of Dr Kevin Kilbride on 30 October at HSE Daycare Medical Clinic, 9 Ushers Island, Dublin 8.
Detective Garda Mark Dennehy gave evidence of Mr Ó Tuama’s arrest, charge, and caution.
He said that he gave no reply when the charge was read to him.
Representing the defendant, Andrea Callan said that her client would be seeking legal aid, and that an application for bail would be made at a later date.
She also requested that he receive psychiatric and medical attention.
Judge Michéle Finan granted the request, and Mr Ó Tuama was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison.
He is due to appear before Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday via videolink.
The incident occurred at the clinic at around 9am yesterday morning.
Gardaí from Kevin Street station and the Armed Support Unit attended the scene.
Dr Kilbride was treated at the scene before being taken to St James’s Hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment.
The HSE said it is providing support for Dr Kilbride, as well as other staff members at the clinic.