A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Michael Gaine.
Mr Gaine has been missing since March 20th and his case was upgraded to a homicide at the end of April.
The man, who is aged in his 50s, was arrested this afternoon and is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Kerry Division.
Gardaí continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare.
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye FocusGardaí say the family of Michael Gaine have been informed of this arrest and the Gardaí continue to support Michael's family through a Family Liaison Officer. The family have requested privacy at this time.
Gardaí continue to appeal to the public assistance in this investigation. The Garda investigation team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána.
The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
A hearse was seen arriving at the farm yard around 5pm this evening (Sunday May 18th).
Radio Kerry's Jerry O'Sullivan was on the scene in Carraig East:
