Man released as gardaí search for missing nanny

A man being questioned over the murder of missing nanny Aoife Phelan has been released without charge.

The 24-year-old was arrested on Monday afternoon and was being detained at Portlaoise Garda station, under section four of the Criminal Justice Act.

A Garda spokesman said the man was set free shortly before midnight last night. “A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions,” he added.