Death of Shane O'Connor, 17, to spark inquiries

Singer Sinéad O’Connor with her 17-year-old son Shane, who has died.

Several inquiries are expected to get under way in a bid to establish the circumstances around the tragic death of 17-year-old Shane O’Connor, son of singer Sinéad O’Connor.

A number of expert sources have said the responsibilities and care duties of the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, and of the HSE, are likely to come under examination, either in these inquiries or as a result of pressure from Ms O’Connor and public attention.