A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse.

The 31-year-old is due in court after 8pm.

The suspect in 30s detained at station in eastern region.

The suspect was arrested shortly after 11am.

Students from Durrow National School formed a guard of honour.

Schools across the country are to observe a minutes silence at 11 o'clock this morning as the funeral service of Ashling Murphy gets underway.

A Government strategy will be launched in March.

Thousands have shared their shock at Ashling's death.