The State is opposing his application for bail.
A barrister accused of murder has told a judge he has no intention of leaving the country if he's granted bail because he wants to clear his name.
Diarmuid Phelan is accused of murdering Keith Conlon on his farm at Kiltalown Lane in Tallaght on February 22nd.
He is accused of shooting the father of four in the back of the head with a revolver shortly after he shot his dog with a rifle on his farm in Tallaght last month.
However, both guns were legally held.
Following his arrest, Mr Phelan, a barrister and lecturer of law, admitted shooting the dog after discovering it, apparently alone, on his farm.
He claims he fired into the air after three men started advancing towards him. He said he was stunned when a men fell to the ground.
Today, his barrister reminded the court that his client has a presumption of innocence and if he's not released on bail, he said his life's work will be wiped out.
He said he has a greater understanding of his obligation to meet court orders that 99.9% of the rest of the population.
'He stands for something,' he said. 'He has achieved something over decades.'
The State is opposing his application.
The judge will make her decision on Monday.
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