Gardaí investigating after skeletal remains of a baby found in East Cork

It is understood that a criminal investigation is underway, with a garda spokesman confirming that detectives are following “a definite line of enquiry”.

A post mortem is scheduled to take place on the remains, the results of which will direct the course of the investigation.

Gardaí say they are following a definite line of enquiry following the discovery of the skeletal remains of a baby in East Cork.

Gardaí remained tightlipped on the specific circumstances which led to the grim discovery of the baby's bones and on the specific nature of their investigation.