Gardaí from Mayorstone Park investigating a missing persons report sealed off an area of waste ground at Delmedge Demesne yesterday afternoon, Monday 31st May 2010.
The services of the Garda Technical Bureau were requested and on arrival at scene they conducted a preliminary examination.
This examination confirmed the presence of a body.
A full examination will take place this morning.
The State Pathologist has been informed and a post mortem is expected to be carried out later today, Tuesday 1st March 2010.
No identification of the body or determination of gender has been made.
Investigations are continuing and the area remains sealed off.
At this time we are appealing to anyone who may have seen unusual activity in this area, or who have any information to offer in relation to this find, to contact them at Mayorstone Park incident room on 061 456989.
Information can also be given on the Garda Confidential phone line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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