Man released without charge in relation to Michael Gaine murder 'free to leave the country'

Gardaí have released the man arrested in connection with Michael Gaine’s death, confirming no charges and no file submitted to the DPP

Members of the army getting ready to search an area on on a narrow road off the N71 just before the farm of Michael Gaine at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co Kerry. Picture: Dan Linehan

The man who was arrested and later released without charge in connection with farmer Michael Gaine’s death is free to leave the country, and no file has been passed to the DPP, according to sources.

The man, who is in his 50s, was arrested on Sunday afternoon. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was questioned at length in Killarney Garda Station.