'˜Remains of newborn baby' discovered at recycling plant

The find was made on Wednesday morning at a waste facility in Bray, Co Wicklow.

Gardai said they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of “what is believed to be the body of a new born baby”.

“The scene has been preserved for a forensic examination and the offices of the State Pathologist have been notified,” a Garda spokesman said.

Garda technical experts have also been called to the scene to carry out a forensic examination.

“Enquiries are ongoing,” the Garda spokesman added.