Linda Ring told a sentencing hearing on Tuesday for Jane Corcoran (35) that her family has been "devastated" by the way in which her "witty and generous" son Stephen Ring was taken from them.

Following her arraignment, Michael Hourigan SC, representing Corcoran, asked the court to set a sentencing date in the final week of the court term.

The discovery at Carrigfoyle Lake came as a missing person appeal for Stephen Ring was called off.