Gardaí in Dún Laoghaire are investigating the discovery of the body a male in a laneway in Dalkey this morning.
The body was discovered at approximately 8.30am in a laneway that leads to an apartment block, just off Convent road in Dalkey. The body remains at the scene and the area has been sealed off for a technical examination.
The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Those who may have been in that laneway overnight or early this morning or anyone with any information is asked to contact Dún Laoghaire Garda station on 01-6665000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.