The officer leading the investigation into the suspected murder suicide in Co Limerick which claimed the life of a father and his young son confirmed gardaí were satisfied that Marco Velocci visited the home of his former partner Jodie Power hours before he abducted their three-year-old son Alex and drove him to a fatal crash.

Limerick gardaí say they are close to identifying the people who were in a car from which a known criminal fell to his death when travelling on the N69.

Limerick’s gangland problem is in danger of re-igniting, Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Niall Collins warned yesterday.

PEOPLE found drinking in public places in Limerick now face a €75 on-the-spot fine, as a result of a bylaw introduced by city council.