A 20-year-old man has been accused of violent disorder and producing a steel-handled brush as a weapon when he "retaliated" to his father being shot in a restaurant in Dublin on Christmas Eve.
Gunman Tristan Sherry (26) died of blunt force trauma to the head after he shot Jason Hennessy Snr at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on December 24th.
Mr Hennessy (48) had been having dinner with family and friends before the attack, and died 11 days later in hospital.
His son, Brandon Hennessy, of Sheephill Avenue, Dublin 15, was arrested on Sunday. He was subsequently charged and appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Blanchardstown District Court on Monday morning.
He is accused of engaging in violent disorder by using or threatening to use violence with six others, which would cause another person present to fear for their safety.
He also faces a second charge for the production of a commercial dustpan and brush with a steel handle capable of inflicting serious damage during the course of an offence of violent disorder.
'He retailiated'
Garda Alan Murphy gave evidence at Monday's hearing, and told the court the accused "made no comment" when he was charged at 8.54pm on Sunday.
Defence solicitor Simon Fleming said there was no objection to bail, subject to conditions, but asked that the conditions not be read aloud during the brief hearing.
He added that the terms had been agreed upon with Gda Murphy.
Judge Jones asked Gda Murphy what was alleged, to which the garda said the matter concerned the incident in Browne's Steakhouse, and "this male was involved with a number of other males".
Mr Fleming told the court: "His father was murdered, and it is alleged that he retaliated against the person who did the murder."
Judge Jones imposed the conditions sought and remanded the accused on bail to appear in court again on March 12th for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The judge also granted Mr Hennessy legal aid after noting he was not working.
The young man, dressed in a navy and green tracksuit, did not address the court and has yet to indicate a plea.
Arrests
Brandon Hennessy is the seventh person charged in connection with the incident.
Last week, gardaí charged a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named, with engaging in violent disorder in the restaurant at the time of the shooting.
Jonas Kabangu (18) was also charged earlier with engaging in violent disorder. Earlier this month, he was granted bail pending directions from the DPP.
Four other co-defendants charged over recent weeks are in custody on remand.
David Amah (18), of Hazel Grove, Portrane Road, Donabate, Dublin, Michael Andrecut (22), of Sheephill Avenue, Dublin 15, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, have been charged with Mr Sherry's murder.
Another co-defendant, Wayne Deegan (25) has been charged with producing a knife as a weapon, assault causing harm to Mr Sherry, and violent disorder.
