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A man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Irene White in Dundalk in 2005.
Anthony Lambe (34) of Annadrumman, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, appeared before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court on Saturday.
He is charged with the murder of Ms White on April 6th, 2005, at Ice House, Demesne Road, Dundalk.
Garda Insp Pat Marry gave evidence of charging Mr Lambe earlier on Saturday.
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The court heard that in reply to the charge the accused said, “I’m very sorry.”
Garda Insp Martin Beggy asked that he be remanded in custody to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on Friday.
Judge Denis McLoughlin said that due to the nature of the charge, bail was not an option.
Mr Lambe’s solicitor asked that his client be placed in protective custody.
Insp Marry said Mr Lambe , who the court heard is a student, may be a vulnerable person at this stage.
Judge McLoughlin remanded him in custody to Cloverhill District Court and ordered protective custody and granted legal aid.