A Limerick couple, both of whom are doctors, have been sent forward for trial in connection with the

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Written by John Fallon

Wednesday, 25 July 2007

A Limerick couple, both of whom are doctors, have been sent forward for trial in connection with the deaths of two Brazilian men who were staying in a house they owned. Dr Ralph and Dr Elaine Keane, from Rich Hill House, Lisnagry, Limerick, appeared at Gort District Court on Monday in connection with the deaths of two Brazilian 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.

On Monday 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 engage 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 30 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 2 October. The two men who died were both married and were part of the 800 strong Brazilian population who reside in Gort.

The deceased had been in Ireland for less than a year when the incident occurred.

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