GARDAÍ HAVE LAUNCHED a homicide investigation into the death of Daniel Aruebose.

Tomorrow would have marked his 8th birthday.

Daniel had lived at The Gallery Apartments in Donabate but had not been seen for a number of years.

Concerns for his welfare were raised to gardaí by the child and family agency Tusla on 29 August. 

On 17 September, gardaí recovered the human remains of a child on open ground in Donabate and DNA analysis has since confirmed these remains to be those of Daniel.

Following enquiries conducted to date and based on information available, An Garda Síochána has commenced a homicide investigation.

A spokesperson said gardaí continue to keep Daniel’s family informed of all developments in this ongoing criminal investigation.

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for any information that may assist in the investigation.

Members of the public are also urged not to assume that gardaí already possess information they may hold, or that any detail is too small or insignificant.

The investigation team will determine the relevance of any information provided and all contact will be welcomed and treated in the strictest confidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or at any Garda Station.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson said An Garda Síochána is “aware of the extensive public commentary that has circulated in relation to this investigation”.

“Gardaí are appealing to all members of the public to verify any information they encounter—particularly speculation, rumours, or theories about what may have happened to Daniel,” said the gardaí spokesperson.

“Please independently verify any content you read on social media or messaging apps before sharing it.”