A Kerry man facing money laundering charges totaling over €16,000 has been sent forward to stand trial.
32-year-old Kyle Quirke of Market Court Apartments, Tralee, appeared before Tralee District Court where he was served with the book of evidence.
Kyle Quirke appeared in person before Judge David Waters facing two charges contrary to criminal justice money laundering and terrorist financing act.
It’s alleged in December 2024 that €16,203 was laundered through his Credit Union account.
He’s charged with engaging in activities using property that is the proceeds of criminal conduct worth over €8,400 (€8,413) in his bank account, while being reckless as to whether or not said property was the proceeds of criminal conduct, on December 5th.
He’s also charged with laundering money to the value of more than €7,700 (€7,790) on December 6th.
Sergeant Chris Manton told Tralee District Court that the DPP consented to send the accused forward to stand trial or on a signed plea in relation to the charges.
Mr Quirke was served with the book of evidence and Judge David Waters issued an alibi notice.
This is whereby if the defendant plans to provide alibi evidence at trial, 14-days notice must be given to the state.
Judge Waters sent Mr Quirke forward to stand trial or on a signed plea to the present sitting of Tralee Circuit Court.
Solicitor Padraig O’Connell provided a statement of means for his client; the court heard he’s in receipt of €234 per week, has no assets, has no vehicle, that Mr Quirke has no bank account and other means of income.
Mr O’Connell made an application for legal aid and one counsel, which was granted.
The accused was remanded on continuing bail of his own bond of €200.
