The man charged in connection with the death of Kilrush woman Anne Walsh was yesterday further remanded in custody.
At Ennis District Court, Raymond Donovan (23), of New Houses, Cooraclare, Kilrush, Co Clare, made his second court appearance having been charged with intentionally or recklessly causing harm to Ms Walsh at Toler Street, Kilrush, on August 24th.
Ms Walsh's body was found by gardaí in the grounds of St Senan's church, Toler Street, shortly after 11pm last Wednesday.
Insp Kevin Moynihan told Judge Leo Malone yesterday that he would be seeking that Mr Donovan be remanded to reappear before Ennis District Court on Friday.
Solicitor for Mr Donovan Tara Godfrey said she would not be making any application for bail at this stage.
Furthermore, she asked that the court direct that Mr Donovan be psychiatrically assessed by the visiting psychiatrist to Limerick Prison.
Ms Godfrey also said the press coverage of the case has given the impression that Mr Donovan was charged with other offences apart from the Section 4 Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
She urged Judge Malone to direct the media that reporting of the case keep within the parameters of what has been said in court.
Judge Malone said: "I am not giving any such direction. The media is well aware of its responsibilities."
He remanded Mr Donovan to reappear before Ennis District Court on Friday and directed that he be psychiatrically assessed.