The father of the two young boys found dead in a car in Co. Mayo earlier this week has appeared in court in Co. Roscommon.

43-year-old Sanjeev Chada is charged with the murder of his sons Eoghan and Ruairi - aged 10 and 5. He has been remanded in custody to appear in court again later this month.

Dressed in a wine jumper, a white t-shirt and jeans Mr. Chada made his second court appearance in 24 hours this morning. He kept his head bowed throughout the brief appearance at Harristown District Court.

Last night he was charged with the murder of his two sons Eoghan and Ruairi at Swinford District Court in Co. Mayo.

Their bodies were found in the boot of the family car after it crashed near Westport on Monday.

Sanjeev Chada & his sons

Mr. Chada's solicitor James Hanley expressed concern for his client and said he is keen to make sure he is looked after.

Mr. Hanley initially requested a psychiatric assessment - but after clarifying that there is no question of fitness to plea at this stage, Judge Conal Gibbons directed that Mr. Chada receive the appropriate medical treatment.

Sanjeev Chada was remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court again on August 16th.

His two sons, Eoghan and Ruairí, will be buried today.