A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her two-year-old son in south Dublin.

A 43-year-old woman is due to appear in court later this morning, charged in connection with the death of two year old Hassan Khan.

The level of state supports for the family of toddler Hassan Khan are set to be investigated following his shocking death.

"I remember her as a little child in my garden, she played together with my kids. And this is what was ahead. It’s heartbreaking."

Child welfare chiefs have said they will work with investigators probing the suspected murder of a two-year-old boy.

Gardaí are due to launch a murder investigation into the death of a two-year-old boy in Dublin.

Gardaí have arrested a woman in her 40s as part of a murder probe after a two-year-old boy was found stabbed to death yesterday.

Gardaí are expected to launch a murder investigation after a two-year-old boy was found dead in an apartment.