A book of evidence has been presented in the case of a garda charged with 212 counts relating to alleged deception, theft and receiving corrupt payments.

John O'Halloran from South Douglas Road, Cork, appeared before a sitting of Cork District Court today.

The court was told that the Director of Public Prosecutions has consented to the case being forwarded for trial to the current sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court.

The 212 charges relate to alleged offences between 2009 and 2014.

Most of the theft charges refer to sums around €100 or €200, while one refers to an amount of €2,500.

He also faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act where it is alleged that Mr O'Halloran corruptly accepted or obtained a payment or a gift as an inducement to provide his services as a member of An Garda Síochána.

Judge Olann Kelleher sent the case to Cork Circuit Criminal Court next Wednesday.

Mr O'Halloran was remanded on continuing bail subject to a number of conditions including a surety of €5,000 and cash lodgement of €1,000 and on the condition that he not interfere or cause anyone else to interfere with witnesses in the case.

He was also ordered to surrender his passport and continue to reside at his home.