Ruth Purcell Healy will be remanded in custody at Limerick Prison and receive a psychiatric evaluation before appearing in court
Ruth Purcell Healy, of Bishopsfield, Williamstown, Waterford, appeared before a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Tuesday evening, February 13th, in connection with the death of six-year-old Matthew Healy.
Det Sgt David Shore told the court that earlier on Tuesday evening, at 6.05pm, he arrested Ms Purcell Healy in relation to the death of her son. She was subsequently charged with murder, at 6.35pm, and invited to make a reply to the charge, to which she replied “no, thank you”. Judge Kevin Staunton ordered that Ms Purcell Healy be remanded in custody to Limerick Prison until Tuesday, February 20th, when she will appear by video link at Waterford District Court. He also directed that the defendant receive a psychiatric evaluation and any medical attention which is deemed necessary.
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