41-year-old Regin Parithapra Rajan of Cardinal Court, Wilton, Cork City appeared at a special sitting of Cork District Court this morning.
Detective Garda Alan Johnson from Ballincollig Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution and said Rajan made no reply when the charge of murdering Deepa Dinamani was put to him.
Defence solicitor Eddie Burke said his client has no means or income and applied for legal aid, which was granted.
He also requested that Rajan receive any necessary medical care while in custody.
Rajan did not speak during the brief hearing.
Bail cannot be granted at District Court level when a person is charged with murder.
Judge Olann Kelleher remanded Rajan in custody to appear before the court again via video link from Cork Prison on Thursday July 20th.
The body of Deepa Dinamani was discovered at a house in Cardinal Court, Wilton after 10pm on Friday.
