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06 Sept 2025

LATEST: Post mortem carried out on body of woman found dead on Ferry in Rosslare

Gardai say man who was being questioned following discovery has been released without charge

LATEST:  Post mortem carried out on body of woman found dead on Ferry in Rosslare

Gardaí in Wexford say a post mortem examination has been completed and that a file will now be prepared for the local coroner | PICTURE: PA

A man who was being questioned by gardai following the discovery of a woman's body on board a passenger ferry which docked at Rosslare Europort on Tuesday evening has been released without charge.

Gardaí in Wexford who are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the woman's death say a post mortem examination has been completed and that a file will now be prepared for the local coroner.

The results of the post mortem have not been released for operational reasons but it's understood gardai do not suspect any foul play.

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A Garda Family Liaison Officer had been appointed by investigating gardai and they continue to engage with and support the family of the deceased.

"A Garda Senior Investigating Officer, will now supervise the completion of an investigation for the purpose of a file to assist a Coroner's inquest," said a garda spokesperson who added that gardai are not investigating any other separate alleged Public Order Incidents on board the ferry, which had travelled from Fishguard in Wales.

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