A man charged in connection with the deaths of two girls in Tuam last year has been sent forward for trial.

John O’Connor from Waterslade Downs in Tuam, is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two-year-old Kate Gilmore and her three-month-old sister, Grace, on the Milltown Road, Tuam, on October 21st last.

He also faces a charge of intentionally or recklessly driving a vehicle after twice previously receiving medical advice not to drive, as he had suffered renewed seizure activity.

The accused appeared at a sitting of Tuam District Court yesterday, having been remanded on bail last April.

Garda Noelle Kilduff told the court that a hard copy of the book of evidence has been furnished to Mr O’Connor.

Judge Denis McLoughlin returned the accused man for trial at the next sitting of Galway Circuit Criminal Court on July 2nd.

Mr O’Connor was also remanded on bail to appear at Tuam District Court on December 10th to answer three other charges.

The children were fatally injured when struck by a car while out walking with their father, John Gilmore.