Man accused of murdering woman in Laois to seek bail
The man appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Portlaoise District Court
A man who is accused of murdering his wife in Portlaoise is due to apply for bail in the high court.
Eugene Constantin(72) of 25 Church Street, Portlaoise is accused of murdering Adina Raluca Constantin at his address on July 5, 2026.
He appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court via video link from Cloverhill Prison this morning.
With the assistance of a Romanian interpreter, Judge Andrew Cody told the man “I can’t grant you bail in the district court. You have to make that application to the high court.”
Andrew Dunne BL said the application would be before the high court tomorrow(Tuesday, July 14). He said that was as far as the matter could be advanced.
Judge Cody told the man that the high court would deal with his bail application. He certified for an interpreter and adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on July 27 via video link.