The submerged car was discovered by divers on 26 May and gardaí were notified.

Gardaí discover skeletal remains

Gardaí have today, Friday, discovered skeletal remains in the car that was found off Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven on Wednesday.

The submerged car was discovered by divers on 26 May and gardaí were notified.

The scene was preserved as the Garda Water Unit conducted a search operation and were able to extract the car from the water the following day.

The car is currently being technical examined and has been confirmed as a red Toyota with a 98-C-18625 registration.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “During the technical examination of the car, gardaí discovered skeletal remains.

"The remains will now be transferred to Cork City Morgue where an examination will be carried out. The local coroner has also been notified.”

The results of the examination, and DNA analysis by Forensic Science Ireland, will hopefully assist in confirming the identity of the remains, the spokesperson said.