Authorities are probing the discovery of a man’s body at a recycling plant in Dublin to determine if he was brought there in a bin lorry from Cork. Identified as Andrew Haire, 35, he was last seen in Cork before his body was found at a recycling facility in Clondalkin, Dublin. Originally from Co Meath, Mr. Haire was familiar within the homeless and addiction support community in Cork.
Employees at the Greyhound waste plant uncovered his body in the sorting area on a Friday night. Speculation suggests that Mr. Haire passed away in Cork and was then transported to the Dublin facility in a bin lorry. Gardaí are actively looking into the circumstances of Mr. Haire’s death, exploring the possibility of foul play, especially since he had not collected his social welfare recently.
Investigations include reviewing CCTV footage of Mr. Haire’s last movements in Co Cork and interviewing individuals who were acquainted with him. Gardaí have mentioned Mr. Haire in a statement and are seeking information on his whereabouts between July 17 and July 24, stating that he was present in Dublin, Kilkenny, and Cork city centers during that period.
According to the Irish Mirror, Mr. Haire was closely associated with Donal Scanlon, a homeless individual who tragically died in a drowning incident in 2024. Mr. Scanlon, 49, originally from Ballybunion, Co Kerry, was found in a canal near the Charlemont Luas stop at Grand Parade, alongside US national Alex Warnick, 42. Mr. Haire attended Mr. Scanlon’s inquest and provided details about the events leading up to the tragedy.
A friend of Mr. Haire, speaking anonymously, shared insights into their relationship, highlighting Mr. Haire’s emotional turmoil following Mr. Scanlon’s passing. Described as a vibrant and kind-hearted individual, Mr. Haire had been homeless for several years. Authorities have conducted a post-mortem examination on Mr. Haire’s body, with investigations ongoing at Ronanstown Garda Station.
Anyone with information regarding Mr. Haire’s activities between July 17 and July 24 is urged to contact Ronanstown Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.