Donal Scanlon from Ballybunion, Co Kerry, and Alex Warnick, originally from the United States, were both known to homeless services
A Garda cordon at the Charlemont Luas bridge on the Grand Canal, where two men were found dead. Photograph: Sam Boal/CollinsThe men have been named as Donal Scanlon , from Ballybunion in Co Kerry, and Alex Warnick , who was originally from the United States.
“At this time there’s nothing emerging that suggests it’s anything other than a tragic accident,” said a source. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive is working with gardaí to establish the circumstances surrounding the men’s deaths. The executive confirmed on Sunday the two men had engaged with its services.
Keira Gill, director of the homeless outreach service A Lending Hand, said Government services dealing with those sleeping rough need to “work together” to address the “worsening situation of people living in tents”. A Lending Hand, which is awaiting charitable status, regularly collaborates with Tiglin based at the Lighthouse, another homelessness service.
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