Updated 12:15.
BERNADETTE SCULLY HAS been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old daughter.
The 56-year-old appeared before Tullamore District this morning after being arrested at her home at 9:40 am.
Emily Barut’s body was found at her home at Bachelor’s Walk, Tullamore, September 15, 2012. Her mother was also found unconscious in the house.
The 11-year-old was a wheelchair user and had both mental and physical disabilities.
Bernadette Scully is being remanded in custody and is due to appear at a sitting of Tullamore District Court this Wednesday.
RTÉ has reported that a solicitor for Ms Scully asked that a medical assessment be carried out on her while she is in custody.
Originally published 9:50 am.
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