Test confirms remains in car belong to missing politician

A DNA test has finally confirmed remains found in the wreckage of a car are those of a former local politician and businessman reported missing 23 years ago.

A chance discovery on Nov 29 last in the River Blackwater in Fermoy, Co Cork, brought some relief to the family of William (Bill) Fennessy.

He had last been seen on Mar 30, 1990. He had previously been an elected member of Cork County Council.