A MAN appeared in court tonight charged with the murder of a woman on Saturday morning.
Marcus O’Neill, of 15 O’Brien Street Waterford City, appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday evening charged under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
Detective Sergeant Mick Bourke gave evidence of arrest charge and caution.
He told the court the 34-year-old made no reply when charged with the murder of Gillian Curran at 15 O’Brien St, Waterford on Saturday, January 25.
There was no application for bail as the District Court has no jurisdiction to consider bail on a murder charge.
Ms Curran, 47, was found unresponsive at a residence on O’Brien Street, Waterford City shortly after 10am on Saturday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accused was represented by Andrew Bolger, instructed by Lana Doherty Solicitor, who made an application for free legal aid, which was granted.
Judge Kevin Staunton remanded the accused in custody with an order that he get medical and psychiatric attention.
He will appear before Waterford District Court next Tuesday via video link.
The accused, wearing a grey tracksuit, sat in the body of the court during the brief hearing and made no response.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Waterford Garda Station.
A family liaison officer has also been assigned to support the family.
Garda have appealed for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings from those who were in the vicinity of O’Brien Street at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305322 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
