A 43-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 71-year-old Michael Hayes following an assault in Limerick city.
Philip Ambrose, of no fixed abode, appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court at 10pm last night.
Garda Aoife Quinn gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
She said Mr Ambrose made no reply when charged.
Gardaí and emergency services found Mr Hayes in a critical condition at St Michael's Court in the Watergate area of Limerick city at around 11.30pm on Thursday.
He sustained serious head injuries and was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Judge Alec Gabbett granted Mr Ambrose's application for free legal aid.
There was no application for bail.
Mr Ambrose was remanded in custody to appear in court again via video link next Tuesday.
The court also ordered that he undergo medical care and psychiatric evaluation in prison.
