Chef's son Joshua Allen in Cork court on dangerous driving charge

Joshua Allen, the eldest son of TV chef and author Rachel Allen, appeared in an East Cork court today on a charge of dangerous driving.

Allen, 26, was charged with dangerous driving in the Ballycotton area on October 27 of last year.

Court presenter Sergeant Majella O'Sullivan told Midleton District Court that a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

It is expected that the file will be finalised and sent to the DPP in three weeks.

Sgt O’Sullivan suggested that the case could be adjourned until May 14, when DPP directions are expected.

Defence solicitor Don Ryan consented to this date.

Mr Allen of Ballinamona, Shangarry, is charged with dangerous driving on the R629 at Monagurra.

The charge is that he drove in such a manner, considering speed and other factors as to be dangerous to himself and the public, contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.

Sgt O’Sullivan previously told Midleton District Court that further charges were also being considered.

Mr Allen has fought successfully in mixed martial arts, winning a championship in Cork. He also works as a stonemason and runs his own stonemasonry business.

His great-grandmother, Myrtle Allen, founded the world famous Ballymaloe hotel and restaurant.

The business has been further expanded under his grandmother Darina Allen and his mother Rachel Allen, both celebrity chefs and authors.