A former official with the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), who was accused of disclosing confidential information, has failed to appear before court to enter a plea.

Enda Farrell with a listed address of La Reine, Avenue Louise, Brussels in Belgium - and formerly of Dunboyne, Co Meath - appeared before the District Court last year where his case was sent forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Mr Farrell (38) is facing 13 charges for disclosing confidential information contrary to the NAMA Act.

The alleged offences date to May, June and July in 2012.

He was was due to appear before Judge Martin Nolan today to indicate a plea.

His defence counsel, Michael Bowman, explained to the court that Mr Farrell now lives in France and his wife has a commitment in Germany lasting for two weeks.

The barrister said his client had to care for their two young children in the meantime.

The prosecution consented to the case being adjourned for three weeks, on the basis that the accused has been fully cooperative to date.

Judge Nolan listed the matter for March 16th and said he will issue a bench warrant if Mr Farrell fails to turn up on that date.