A woman found stabbed to death in an apartment in Dublin city centre last night is the daughter of one of the State's top heart surgeons.
Sara Neligan is the daughter of Maurice and Pat Neligan. In a statement issued this morning, the Neligan family said it was "devastated at the news of the death of their beloved Sara.
"She will be very much missed by her family and friends. The family ask for privacy at this time."
The 33-year-old nurse was found at about 8pm in the Winter Gardens apartment complex on Erne Street, just off Pearse Street, after gardaí received a phone call. A man (25) was arrested at the scene.
It is believed gardai were contacted by Ms Neligan's friends when she didn't show up for a number of appointments.
The apartment was sealed off, and State Pathologist Marie Cassidy carried out an initial examination last night. She is expected to carry out a full postmortem later today.
It is believed the woman died of multiple stab wounds.
The man was taken to Pearse Street Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice act. He can be held there for a total of 24 hours before being either released or charged.
Mr Neligan is one of the State's most distinguished doctors. He was a consultant cardiac surgeon at Dublin's Mater hospital from 1971 until 2002 and at Crumlin Children's Hospital from 1974 until 2002. He is also one of the founders of the Blackrock Clinic.
