The Irish nanny accused of murdering a one year old baby in the US has been released on bail but will wear an electronic GPS ankle bracelet.

Originally from Cavan, 36-year-old Aisling Brady McCarthy denies killing one-year-old Rehma Sabir in Boston in January 2013 while in her care.

She had been living in the US since 2002 after overstaying a 90 day tourist visa.

During a bail hearing yesterday it emerged that the trial would not go ahead until at least July the 4th.

Journalist with the Irish Independent Brian Byrne was in court and says the prosecution felt Ms Brady-McCarthy would 'skip the country' if released: