Gardaí investigate discovery of man's body at Dublin recycling facility

According to gardaí, Andrew Haire had been availing of welfare and homeless services in the Dublin and Cork city centres recently. File picture 

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man’s body at a recycling facility in Dublin on Friday who is believed to have recently availed of welfare and homeless services in Cork city centre.

The man’s body was discovered at a recycling facility in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on Friday shortly after 9pm.

His body was removed from the scene for an autopsy. He has since been identified as Andrew Haire, aged 35.

According to gardaí, Mr Haire had been availing of welfare and homeless services in the Dublin and Cork city centres recently.

Aveen Moore, communications manager for Greyhound Recycling, urged people to contact gardaí with any information that might help in the investigation into Mr Haire's death.

"We were deeply saddened by the death of Mr Andrew Haire, whose body was found at our recycling facility in Clondalkin on the evening of Friday 24 July," she said in a statement.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We are co-operating fully with An Garda Síochána and will continue to give their investigation every assistance."

She added: "As this is now a matter for An Garda Síochána, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further."

Investigating gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in establishing the man's movements between July 17 and 24. It is believed that Mr. Haire was in Dublin, Kilkenny and Cork city centres during this time.

Anyone with information or who may have interacted with Mr Haire is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 01-666 7700, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

A Garda investigation has commenced under a senior investigating officer, with an incident room established at Lucan Garda Station.

A Family Liaison Officer has also been appointed to assist Mr Haire's family.