Funeral of murdered schoolboy Robert underway in Midleton

The funeral of the murdered schoolboy, Robert Holohan, has begun in Midleton, Co Cork.

Robert's school friends as well as representatives of the Taoiseach and President are among the thousands who have gathered to pay their final respects.

Gardaí investigating his murder now believe Robert knew his killer.

They are appealing for information on a white pick-up truck which was seen in the area at the time he disappeared on January 4.