Two young children died in a fire, apparently started by their father after he murdered their mother, it emerged tonight.

The death of a family of four in a house which was gutted by fire was tonight being treated as suspicious.

THE recent debate following the HSE and the Equality Authority’s decision to investigate allegations of exploitation in sheltered workshops raises issues about the overall approach to intellectual disability service provision.

“NO PARENT should have to bury a child. But to bury two grandchildren as well is beyond belief.”

GARDA Commissioner Noel Conroy yesterday set up an internal inquiry into how the force dealt with the tragedy in Co Wexford.

Healthcare officials today insisted they were unaware of any risks for a family of four who were found dead in their home.

Two little girls and their parents may have lay dead in their family home for up to three days despite fears being raised for their safety, it emerged tonight.