

Mother arrested for murder of McGinley children in Dublin

Mother arrested for murder of McGinley children in Dublin
The mother of the three children found dead in their South Dublin has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The bodies of Conor, 9, Darragh, 7, and Carla McGinley, 3, were found at their Parson's Court home in Newcastle, south of Dublin, on Friday evening.
The children were discovered by their father, Andrew McGinley, when he arrived at the house to a note that read: "Call 999, don't go upstairs".
The mother, who was found by a taxi driver disoriented and wondering the streets, has been receiving medical treatment in hospital following the incident.
The Garda (Irish police) have since released a statement confirming her arrest.
 "A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the discovery of the bodies of three children at a property in Parson's Court, Newcastle," the Garda (Irish police) said in a statement.
"The woman arrested was found at the scene and has been receiving medical attention at Tallaght University Hospital following the incident. She is currently detained at Clondalkin Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984."
The children's father, Andrew McGinley, also released a statement through the police saying the children were "adored".
"There are no words. There is only devastation, grief and anguish. Every breath is a struggle," he said.
"Conor, Darragh and Carla are adored. They all had beautiful, bright futures ahead of them with family, friends and a community who love them.
"To all parents, cuddle your children whenever you get a chance, tell them how much you love them as often as you can, spend every spare minute with them reading, playing and enjoying their wonderfulness."

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