Former Nama official fails to turn up for court date

A former official with the National Asset Management Agency accused of disclosing confidential information has failed to appear before court to enter a plea.

Enda Farrell (38) with a listed address of La Reine, Avenue Louise, Brussels, Belgium and formerly of Dunboyne, Co Meath, appeared before the District Court last year where his case was sent forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

He was due to appear before Judge Martin Nolanon Monday to indicate a plea.

Mr Farrell faces 13 charges contrary to the 2009 Nama Act for disclosing confidential information in May, June and July 2012.

His defence counsel Michael Bowman SC explained to the court that Mr Farrell now lives in France and his wife had a commitment in Germany lasting for two weeks. Counsel said his client had to care for their two young children in the meantime.

The prosecution in the case consented to the case being adjourned for three weeks and told Judge Nolan that the accused has been fully co-operative to date.

Judge Nolan listed the matter for March 16th, 2015 and said he will issue a bench warrant if Mr Farrell fails to turn up on that date.