A South Dublin architect has pleaded not guilty to the murder of childcare worker Elaine O'Hara, two and a half years ago.
A jury has been sworn for the trial of Graham Dwyer from Kerrymount Close in Foxrock.
In a dark suit and tie, 42 year old Graham Dwyer stood in court and answered 'not guilty' to a charge of murdering Elaine O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham in Dublin
He is alleged to have killed the childcare worker on August 22nd 2012.
Mr Justice Paul Carney then began to swear in a jury for the trial which is due to start tomorrow and will last 6 to 8 weeks.
He advised the jury panel that they should not serve if they've any connections with the parties involved or with a website alt.com.
He also said that this case will be difficult for anyone who is particularly squeamish – one woman was excused from serving on that basis.
It took nearly half an hour to swear a jury of 7 men and 5 women.
