The man is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the east of the country.
Gardaí also began two searches at homes in Drogheda this morning.
One search, commenced earlier at one of the houses in Drogheda, has since finished and further details of this search are not being released for operational reasons, gardaí said.
“The male arrested on suspicion of murder continues to be detained under section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the east of the country,” a spokesperson said.
A search at the second house continues and is expected to continue for a period of time.
“The House and gardens will be subject to intrusive search and subject to technical and forensic examinations.
“The search is being carried out by the Divisional Search team, supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau, Divisional Scene of Crime and Forensic Science Ireland. The search is also being supported by a specialist Cadaver dog.
“The purpose of these searches are to discover any evidence which might provide us with information as to Kyran’s current whereabouts or what has happened to Kyran,” a spokesperson said.
The scene in Drogheda where Gardaí are carrying out searches this morning. Photo: Paul Connor photography.
A murder investigation was launched in October after the disappearance of the Co Louth child, who was potentially missing for two years before authorities were alerted.
It is suspected that the boy, who was reported missing in August, might have died in 2022 when he was six.
Earlier this week, a woman in her 20s was arrested and questioned by gardai before being released without charge 24 hours later.
“An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person with any information, on the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact the Garda Investigation Team at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána,” the spokesperson said.
Today’s News in 90 seconds – 12th December 2024