Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby at a residential property in Co Meath.
The death was reported to An Garda Síochána on Thursday.
The deceased infant was taken to the mortuary for a postmortem examination which will take place in due course.
The State Pathologist will conduct the postmortem examination, the results of which will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
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Gardaí say they are aware of the sensitivities surrounding this ongoing investigation and will be treating it in the appropriate manner.