Lawyers for journalist Ian Bailey have sought more time in order to mount their case to contest his extradition to France in connection with the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.
Mr Bailey (53) is wanted by the French authorities for the alleged "wilful homicide and serious assault and battery" of Ms Toscan du Plantier.
Mr Bailey, of Toormore, Schull, Co Cork, was granted bail at a special sitting of the High Court last Saturday after being arrested on foot of a European Arrest Warrant.
In the High Court today, Ronan Munro, for Mr Bailey, said his client had "strong grounds" for fighting a request for his extradition, including that there had been an abuse of process.
The court heard that among the points of objection which will be raised are an unlawful attempt to "subvert" the DPP's decision not to prosecute Mr Bailey in connection with the investigation here and an unlawful interference with Mr Bailey's constitutional right to liberty .
Lawyers for Mr Bailey said they "anticipate" discovery would be required. The court was told that the French inquiry in the victim's death may be "tainted" by "evidence of garda misconduct".
There was also the "extraterritorial" issue of whether, in the circumstances, a legal basis existed allowing France to extradite Mr Bailey at all.
Mr Bailey was not in court for this morning's mention. The court heard he is studying for his final year college exams in UCC. It is expected these will be over by the end of May.
Mr Justice Michael Peart adjourned the case until Wednesday, June 2nd, by which time he said he would expect "points of objection" to have been filed on Mr Bailey's behalf and "progress to have been made" and he remanded Bailey on continuing bail.
As part of the terms of bail Mr Bailey has entered into his own bond of €15,000, none of which is in cash. He must also reside at his home address, sign on once a week at Bantry Garda station, surrender his passport, and gave undertakings not to leave the jurisdiction or seek new travel documents.
The body of Ms Toscan du Plantier (39) was discovered at her holiday home in Co Cork in late December 1996. Mr Bailey has always denied any involvement in her death.