A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of his father in Portlaw, Co Waterford.
John Butler, who was aged 48, was found with serious injuries at a house on Brown Street in the town in the early hours of Saturday morning, but later passed away in hospital.
His son Stephen Butler, with an address provided as Shielbaggan, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co Wexford, was arrested at the scene and charged this morning with assault causing harm.
He appeared at Carrick-on-Suir District Court this afternoon where Garda Sharon Ryan of Tramore Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
Mr Butler made no reply when charged with the offence.
Solicitor for the accused, Ken Cunningham, told the court that an application for bail would be made at the next sitting of the court later this week.
However, the court heard there will be an objection to this from Gardaí.
Garda Ryan said Mr Butler is a flight risk due to the seriousness of the charge and the likelihood of a more serious charge being brought against him.
Mr Cunningham requested an evaluation for his client by a duty medic or psychiatric while he's in custody. This was granted by Judge Terrence Finn who said the accused should be afforded all medical facilities.
The judge remanded Stephen Butler in custody to Limerick prison until the next sitting of Carrick-on-Suir District Court on Thursday, January 16th.
