It has been confirmed, the trial of the wife of the former chief minister has been delayed.

This morning, the court was adjourned until April the 25th when further directions will be heard.

High Bailiff Michael Moyle told the court there was a possibility of further charges.

Julie Corkill denies two offences of deception and two more of false accounting in connection with the payment of government grants towards tourist accommodation work at her family home, Ballacain.

Builder William Kelly, a partner in G C Construction, which carried out work at the Corkill's home, denies producing fraudulent documents for the Department of Tourism and Leisure for the purpose of payment of a tourism development fund and aiding and abetting.

Mr Moyle added all parties agreed the five day schedule was unrealistic and up to three weeks may now be needed.