The Taoiseach has described the deaths of two elderly men whom he knew well in Castlebar, Co. Mayo as "an act of savagery". Enda Kenny says he has spoken to Gardai and they are following a number of lines of inquiry.
The bodies of the two brothers who were in their 60s and 70s were discovered at their house on New Antrim Street in Castlebar.
A home help assistant who looked after the men alerted Gardai at around 7am this morning.
The Taoiseach, who is from Castlebar, says the brothers were well liked and never harmed anyone.
The bodies were discovered on New Antrim Street
Gardaí say they are treating the deaths as suspicious. They say they are awaiting the results of post mortem examinations before deciding which direction this investigation will take. But initial tests indicate both men died a violent death under suspicious circumstances.
The scene has been sealed off for a full forensic examination and post mortems will be carried out.
Paul Dunne is a cousin of the two men. He told Midwest Radio they were harmless individuals who kept to themselves.
Edwin McGreal is from The Mayo News. He spoke to Lunchtime here on Newstalk.
