A Limerick couple have been sent forward for trial in connection with the deaths of two Brazilian men. The Brazilians were staying in a house the couple owned in Gort, Co Galway.
Dr Ralph and Dr Elaine Keane, from Rich Hill House, Lisnagry, Limerick, appeared at Gort District Court yesterday in connection with the deaths of the two men before Christmas 2005.
Erly da Silva (44), a father of two, and Roberto Ramons (27), who had a daughter, were found dead in the rented house at Cloonahaha, Gort, Co Galway.
Their bodies were found when friends became concerned and called to the bungalow on the Ennis Road.
Yesterday Supt Jim O'Connor told Judge Joseph Mangan that the book of evidence had now been served.
The Keanes are charged that they "intentionally or recklessly engaged in conduct that did fail to service or maintain an indoor oil burner and provide adequate ventilation which created a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another on a date between November 30th and December 1st 2005."
Judge Mangan sent the Keanes, who were present in court with their solicitor, forward for trial to Galway Circuit Criminal Court on October 2nd.
The two men who died were both married and were part of the 800-strong Brazilian population residing in Gort.
The two Brazilian men had been living in Ireland for less than a year when the incident occurred.