Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman (23) by reason of insanity

A 34-year-old man from Boyle, County Roscommon, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Sligo by reason of insanity. The accused was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court on charges relating to the death on October 28, 2015. A jury of twelve has been sworn in to hear the case, which was set to commence the following day and proceed for approximately two days. The presiding judge indicated to the jury that the proceedings would focus on the legal concept of insanity rather than contested factual matters. The case examines the defence of insanity within the criminal law framework.