Two men have been arrested over the murder of a 16-year-old girl shot dead in a drive-by killing.

GARDAÍ are conducting a massive investigation into the background of murder victim David D’Arcy to piece together why a “hard working and well-respected” man was shot dead in a gangland-style hit.

Gardaí say no arrests have been made in a murder investigation they are conduction in Tallaght, South Dublin.

Garda chiefs were tonight accused of diverting attention from a chronic accommodation shortage in a row about renting rooms at a well-known hotel complex.

Catholic bishops today launch a DVD to warn schoolchildren about the pitfalls of drink and drugs.