The 87-year-old died outside his Rooskey home in January 2020 and his family believes he was violently attacked.

An investigation has also been launched into the theft of a vehicle from a private property in the county overnight.

The Farrell family has welcomed the commitment from Drew Harris.

The occupants of the car were disturbed during a break in and left the scene in a black VW Golf.

It was revealed at the meeting that the amount of Gardaí stationed in the Castlerea/Boyle district has decreased by 50% since 2012.

In two instances, the culprits stayed long enough to make food and hot drinks in the properties.

132 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.

Garda forensic investigators carried out an examination on Saturday, after blood was reportedly found in his shed on Friday.