Gardaí investigating the fatal assault on Ashling Murphy have charged the man, aged in his 30s, who was arrested yesterday.
He is due to appear before a special sitting of Tullamore District Court this evening, Wednesday 19th January 2022 at 8.15pm.
The second male arrested under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 has been released without charge from Garda custody.
A file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Ashling was killed while out jogging after returning from her work as a teacher at a local primary school.
She was buried yesterday.
Updated:
Jozef Puska, with an address at Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Tullamore, was brought before a special sitting at the court this evening.
The 31-year-old was remanded in custody for a week.
A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse tonight as Mr Puska was brought in by detectives.
Detective Sergeant David Scahill gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
Defence Solicitor Eoin Lysaght applied for free legal aid and for the services of an interpreter going forward for all hearings and consultations.
He told the court that when he charged him with the murder of Ms Murphy, Mr Puska replied “no”.
Judge Catherine Staines remanded Mr Puska in custody to appear again at Clover Hill District Court on 26 January.
