The bodies of a baby boy and woman were found dead in a house in west Dublin this afternoon.
Gardai attended the scene in the Beechfield housing estate in Clonee shortly after 3pm on Saturday.
A woman, aged in her 40s, and a baby boy were discovered inside the house and were both pronounced dead at the scene.
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Emergency services and gardai remain at the scene which has been preserved for a technical examination.
Gardai said that the results of the post-mortem examinations will determine the course of their investigations into both deaths.
However, due to the tragic nature of the incident it is understood gardai are not looking for anyone else in relation to the investigation.
A garda spokesman said: "Shortly after 3pm today, Gardaí and emergency services attended at a house in the Beechfield area of (Clonee) Dublin 15.
"A female adult (40s) and a baby boy were discovered inside the house deceased. They were both pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. Their bodies remain at scene which is preserved for forensic and technical examination."
They added: "The local Coroner and office of the State Pathologist have been notified. A Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to liaise with the family. The outcomes of a post-mortem examinations will determine the course Garda investigations into both deaths."
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