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Latest death notice published for teen killed in M9 crash
Jeremy O’Brien’s funeral details were published as Tusla confirmed one of the five teenagers was in its care and two others were known to the agency.
- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, five teenagers died after their car drove the wrong way down the M9 motorway in County Kildare, colliding head-on with a family vehicle carrying three women and a seven-year-old boy.
- The Child and Family Agency confirmed one teenager killed was in its care while two others were known to the agency, triggering a national review into how these cases were handled by officials.
- Funeral arrangements for Jeremy O'Brien have been announced, while a fundraiser for the injured family raised nearly 600,000 euro by Thursday afternoon. Death notices for other victims were removed following abusive online comments.
- Enterprise Minister Peter Burke urged social media companies to remove content that 'glorifies illegal activity,' stating children 'come first.' TikTok declined an Oireachtas committee appearance, offering a private briefing instead.
- Children's Rights Alliance CEO Tanya Ward emphasized the need for systemic prevention and early intervention within the youth justice system to prevent future tragedies. Government officials continue investigating inter-agency support protocols.
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Breaking NewsOne of teens killed in motorway crash was ‘in the care of Tusla’
·Belfast, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left
38% Left
L 38%
C 31%
R 31%
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