A man has been remanded in custody after Gardaí charged him with the murder of Michael Ryan in Finglas this week. 

Joseph Lawlor (38) of Hampton Wood Road, Finglas appeared before Judge John Hughes at Dublin District Court this morning. 

Gardaí in Finglas arrested the accused on Friday evening with the murder of Mr Ryan on June 20th at Hampton Wood Way, Finglas. 

Michael Ryan (51), father of two, sustained serious injuries after he was stabbed several times. 

He was taken by ambulance to the Mater Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 

Officers preserved the scene and the State pathologist was notified to carry out a post-mortem examination.

Dressed in a navy sweater, grey tracksuit bottoms and black shoes, Mr Lawlor stood silently with his hands clasped during the brief hearing. 

Garda Shane Gallagher told the court that Mr Lawlor made no reply when he was charged. 

The District Court does not have jurisdiction to consider bail in murder cases, which require applications in the High Court. 

The Judge remanded Mr Lawlor to Cloverhill Prison to appear on June 28th. 

The accused was granted legal aid and counsel said his client wanted to appear in person at his next hearing rather than via video link. 

Reporting by Tom Tuite.

Main image: Joseph Lawlor. Image via Tom Tuite.