A man, aged in his 40s, who was arrested yesterday (Friday) as part of the investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough, has been released without charge.

In a statement this morning, Gardai say a  file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Ten people lost their lives in the explosion which occurred almost three years ago, on October 7, 2022.

Among those who died was 24-year-old Jessica Gallagher and last week her sister Lisa spoke of the family’s hurt and frustration at the lack of information as to what happened that day.

“We know nothing,” Lisa told the Donegal News.

“It is very hard to heal when you have no answers.

“We are being kept very much in the dark about what is going on.

“We are coming up to three years and there is nothing. There seems to be no political will to get this wrapped up.”

Garda say the investigation into the tragedy is ongoing, co-ordinated from Milford Garda Station where an Incident Room was established under the direction of a Garda Senior Investigating Officer. 

The investigation continues to be led by local Gardaí in the Donegal Division, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and other agencies including the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU).