Longford Courts: Solar farm assault accused remanded on bail
Nelson Costa (48) who lives in Woodlawn, Ballinasloe, County Galway, appeared at Longford District charged with assault causing harm. An application for a Portuguese translator was approved by the court.
A man accused of assaulting a woman in an office in a solar farm, which was under construction in Killashee, has been remanded on continuing bail and he is due in court early in the new year.
Nelson Costa (48) of Woodlawn, Ballinasloe, County Galway appeared at Longford District charged with assault causing harm.
The defendant did not speak or enter a plea during the brief preliminary hearing.
Judge Bernadette Owens accepted jurisdiction, which means the case can be dealt with in the district court and she made a disclosure order, which means the prosecution must release specific information, documents, or evidence to the defence.
Solicitor Patrick Feeney, defending, said Costa has poor English and had experienced some difficulty communicating.
The legal representative asked Judge Owens if an application could be made for a Portuguese translator and she subsequently approved the request.
Judge Owens remanded the defendant on continuing bail and she adjourned the case until January 12, 2027