A homeless woman has tragically passed away in emergency accommodation in Dublin city centre.
An investigation was launched after the woman was found in her room by staff who then rang emergency services.
The woman had been staying in the accommodation, which was provided by the Dublin Regional Housing Executive, for the past two months.
Gardai confirmed a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court, Dublin Live reports.
A spokesman said: “Gardaí were called to the scene of a sudden death of a female in her late 20s that occurred at approximately 5pm at Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, on Wednesday, January 15th.
"A file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court”.
The DRHE sent their condolences to the woman's family and friends.
A spokeswoman said: "The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE), on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities, would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of the young woman, who tragically passed away yesterday evening Wednesday 15th January in a facility that provides 24 hour emergency accommodation to people experiencing homelessness.
"The Gardaí and DRHE staff were in attendance."
