AN Irish Examiner investigation into prescribing patterns of tranquilising and stimulant drugs shows that pharmaceuticals to help anxiety and depression are being dished out in alarming numbers.

A post mortem examination is set to take place today on the body of the second man found dead after yesterday morning's knife attack at a house in Bray, Co Wicklow.

THREE families were yesterday hit by an “appalling tragedy” after an apparent murder-suicide involving two young men.

Gardaí in Co Wicklow have said they are not seeking anyone in connection with a tragic incident in Bray in which two young men died following a row.