Lois West was joint deputy head of the Garda Síochána Analysis Service (GSAS) at assistant principal grade prior to taking extended sick leave.

A 38-year-old Irishman, who worked in marketing, has allegedly admitted to killing Ms Michalski accidentally

“Gardaí continue to keep Daniel’s family informed of all developments in this ongoing criminal investigation.”

Figures show burglaries increased by 10 per cent last year, rising by 878 to 9,981