The car jack was gradually losing height over a period of time due to a small oil leak within the mechanism. Frank Smith was crushed underneath.

A man who was extradited from Australia to face charges in connection with a seizure of almost €50,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin in 2005, has been remanded in custody pending trial.

Gardai at Dundrum, Dublin are appealing for the assistance of the public to help trace the whereabouts of 30year old Gigi Ward who is missing from Sweetmount Avenue, Dundrum since 7th January 2003.