A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife in Raheny, Dublin, on Thursday.
Stephen Mooney (51) of Kilbarrack Road, Raheny, was arrested at his home where the body of Anna Mooney was found in the kitchen with several stab wounds.
The mother of two came from Ukraine but had been living in Ireland for many years. She was found after gardaí were called to the family home in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Mr Mooney, a businessman who worked in property, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder before being charged in the early hours of Friday morning in Clontarf Garda station.
Det Sgt Basil Grimes said the accused replied “no comment” when the charge was put to him.
Mr Mooney, who was represented by solicitor Phelim O’Neill, appeared in Dublin District Court in the Criminal Courts of Justice on Friday morning wearing a black hoodie.
Mr O’Neill made an application for legal aid, which was granted by Judge Bryan Smyth after a statement of means was submitted.
Legal aid was granted and the judge directed Mr Mooney receive appropriate medical attention after hearing he had reported high blood pressure during his time in Garda custody.
There was no application for bail. In murder charges, bail can only be granted by the High Court.
The judge remanded Mr Mooney in custody until next Tuesday in Cloverhill District Court.
