Joe O'Reilly, who faces charges of murdering his wife Rachel in north Co Dublin two years ago, is to be freed on bail later today.
Mr O'Reilly (35) was granted bail at the High Court, sitting in Cloverhill District Court at a brief hearing this morning.
Joe O'Reilly being taken away from Swords District Court on October 10th after being charged with the murder of his wife Rachel
Mr O'Reilly, who was not in court, is accused of murdering his wife Rachel O'Reilly at their home on October 4th, 2004.
Mr Justice Paul Butler ordered him to lodge his own bond of €15,000. His mother Ann O'Reilly, will also put up an independent surety of a further €15,000.
A number of bail conditions were imposed by the court. Mr O'Reilly must sign on at Balbriggan Garda Station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 7am and 9pm. He must also surrender his passport and not apply for a new one.
He must reside at his mother's address at Riverside Crescent, Dunleer, Co Louth and has been ordered not to interfere with any witnesses.
The State made no objection to his application.
The court heard that the Book of Evidence will be served on the accused at his next court appearance on November 10th.