LAST UPDATE | 8 Apr 2025

A MAN IN his 40s has been charged in connection with the death of two teenagers in a collision involving a bus and an e-scooter in Waterford last summer.

Adrian Doyle (42) with an address provided as Ard Glas, Abbeyroad, Ferrybank, Waterford city, is accused of dangerous driving causing death under the Road Traffic Act.

He appeared before Waterford District Court this morning in relation to the case.

Last 27 June, an e-scooter carrying the two late teenagers was involved in a collision with a bus driven by Doyle shortly before 2.10am on the Cork Road in Waterford city.

Following the incident, 15-year-old Gilbert Collins was pronounced dead at the scene and 17-year-old Abuzwa Idris died later in Waterford University Hospital.

No plea has yet been entered by Doyle, who did not speak during the brief appearance.

The court heard that the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment, with the book of evidence to be produced in four weeks.

Judge Kevin Staunton granted bail after a sum of €300 was provided by Doyle in his own bond.

The case will next appear on 6 June.