Gardaí are carrying out a detailed search of waste ground in south Dublin following the discovery of partial human skeletal remains.

The site at Lissenfield off the Lower Rathmines Road remains sealed off for a third day today.

The initial discovery was made on Thursday evening, but further skeletal remains were found yesterday and the search was intensified.

The remains are believed to be of more recent origin, possibly between five and 20 years old.

Gardaí suspect the remains are those of a male, but the gender or age of the person have not yet been established.

A forensic anthropologist has conducted examinations of the site along with members of the Garda Technical Bureau.

The remains have been removed to Dublin City Mortuary and a post-mortem examination will be carried out at a later date to try to establish the cause of death and this will determine the course of the investigation.