A man and a woman have appeared in Court in connection with the deaths of four members of the same family at a house in Waterford earlier this week.
Philip and Kim English, and their two sons Callum and Jayden died following a house fire at their home in Birchwood in Waterford City in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
At a special sitting of Clonmel District Court this evening, 21 year old Cian Stacey of no fixed abode and 31 year old Jessica Dalton with an address in Waterford City, appeared before Judge Andrew Gubbins.
They were each charged with with one count of criminal damage, and two counts of Section 4 assault against 2 individuals that cannot be named for legal reasons.
Detective Sgt Michael Burke of Waterford Garda Station said when he formally charged Ms Dalton this afternoon, she made no reply to each charge.
Legal aid was granted in the case of Ms. Dalton, as she is unemployed and a loan parent.
Detective Sgt Brian O Callaghan of Waterford Garda Station said that when he formally Charged Mr Stacey before 3pm this afternoon, he made no reply to each charge.
Legal aid was requested for Mr. Stacey, however hasn�t been granted until he provides a statement of means to the court.
Defence solicitor Ciaran Murphy stated that his client, Cian Stacey suffered with depression, and requested that a psychological evaluation be carried out, which Judge Gibbons approved.
Mr Stacey and Ms Dalton were remanded in custody.
Both are due before the courts again on October 20th. Jessica Dalton requested to appear in person, while Cian Stacey will appear via videolink.
