Father of two Carlow brothers arrested

Gardai have arrested the father of two young Carlow brothers found dead in Co Mayo earlier this week. Sanjeev Chada was detained after being discharged from Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar this afternoon. The bodies of 5-year-old Ruairi and 10-year-old Eoghan were discovered in the boot of their father's car on Monday. The 43-year old has been taken to Westport Garda Station for questioning. Reporter with the Irish Independent, Cormac McQuinn, says the bodies of the two brothers will be released to their mother Kathleen today: (Click above for audio)
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