A man charged with the murder of his brother in Co Limerick at the weekend said "Sorry, I didn't mean it", a court has heard.

29-year-old Gerard Lynch, with an address at Main Street, Pallaskenry is charged with the murder of 35-year-old Willie Lynch on December 30th last.

Garda Alan O'Donnell gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Gerard Lynch on new year's day.

The court heard his reply when charged last night was "Sorry, I didn't mean it".

Inspector Alan Cullen made an application for the 29-year-old to be remanded in custody, to appear before Limerick District Court via video-link, on Tuesday January 9th.

Solicitor Michael O'Donnell was assigned to represent him.

Mr O'Donnell asked Judge Mary Larkin that his client be given all medical assistance required while in custody.

Judge Larkin remanded the accused in custody, to appear before Limerick District Court on January 9th.