Issue Date: 30/03/2026
Gardaí in Portlaoise investigating the murder of William Delaney, who went missing on Wednesday 30th January, 2019, have today, Monday 30th March 2026, arrested a further three people (two women and a man) in connection with this investigation.
The women (aged in their 20’s and 30’s) and the man (aged in his 30’s) are currently detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, at Garda stations in the Midland and South Western regions.
Gardaí continue to appeal to the community and would like to thank them for their assistance so far, however Gardaí believe that people in the community have information and have not yet come forward.
An Garda Síochána, are appealing for information on the murder of William Delaney and any persons with any information are asked to contact Gardaí at Portlaoise on 057-8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
