Overview

• Robert O’Connor, 31, was charged with three counts of murder at a special sitting of Drogheda District Court and made no reply when charged.
• He was remanded in custody and a psychiatric assessment was directed, as the District Court cannot hear bail applications in murder cases.
• Gardaí said Mark (54), Louise (56) and Evan O’Connor (27) suffered violent deaths at their Drumgowna/Tallanstown home, with forensic work and post-mortems ongoing.
• Investigators are not seeking anyone else and have appealed for information, saying there is no broader threat to the public.
• Tributes highlighted the family’s community leadership in disability advocacy and the founding of Drogheda ABACAS Special School, and the remains were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for examinations.