There has been a “dramatic rise” in the number of families traumatised by the loss of a loved one from drug use, a support group has said.

Garda security arrangements are expected to be put in place for a potential flashpoint between gangland figures following the burial yesterday of murdered criminal Gary Hutch.

Gardaí are looking for witnesses to a shooting incident in Dublin last week.

Up to 500 mourners are attending the funeral today of the woman killed when her car was struck by a stolen bus on the Naas Road last Sunday.