The detective said the accused's sister, Hillary, described what happened as a "tragic accident" and said Daire remains loved by all his family and friends.

Daire McCormack George (31) told gardaí that he got on with his dad, Scott George (76), most of the time, and that they loved one another.

Daire McCormack George (31), with an address at Cabra Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 is charged with the murder of Scott George at Drumans End, Tobersool, Balbriggan in County Dublin on December 12th 2024.

Dáire McCormack-George, 29, was remanded in custody with an order that he receive immediate psychiatric care after appearing before Judge William Aylmer at Dublin District Court on Saturday morning