Gardaí are investigating the deaths of a father and son whose bodies were discovered at separate homes in Dublin in a suspected case of murder suicide.
They have been named as Wayne O’Reilly, aged 48, and his 11-year-old son Oisín.
They had been reported missing for a time last year before being discovered safe and well.
Tusla has confirmed that the young boy was known to the child and family agency.
Gardaí suspect the child died violently and that the man may have subsequently taken his own life.
However, they stressed that the results of post-mortem examinations will assist in determining the course of the investigation.
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Gardaí and emergency services were first called to a house in Cherry Orchard in Ballyfermot at around 8.30am this morning, where the man’s body was found in the back garden.
In follow-up inquiries, the body of the boy was discovered at a house on Lealand Road in the Bawnogue area of Clondalkin.
Both homes have been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
The body of the man was taken from the scene in Ballyfermot to the city morgue for a post-mortem.
The remains of the boy were removed from the house in Clondalkin this afternoon.
Gardaí at the scene in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot
The investigation is being led by a senior investigating officer.
Gardaí have not issued an appeal for witnesses or information.
Tusla said that the boy was not in the care of the State.
However, he and his family were known to the child and family agency.
The body of an 11-year-old boy was discovered in Clondalkin
A group of people who knew him formed a guard of honour as the ambulance carrying his remains left the scene.
The Department of Education and Youth said the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) is providing support and advice to staff and the community at the boy’s school, where he was believed to have been in fifth class.