A woman in her 40s and a baby boy have been found dead in a house in the Republic of Ireland.

Their bodies were discovered in the Beechfield estate in west Dublin shortly after 3pm yesterday.

Gardaí (Irish police) said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths.

Post-mortem examinations of the bodies are due to take place.

Emergency services and gardai remain at the scene which has been preserved for a technical examination.

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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