The following is the statement issued by the Lawlor family yesterday:
"It is with great regret and more than a little sadness that the extended Lawlor family at this time of grief and shock had to endure from certain sections of media a barrage of inaccurate, reckless and vindictive coverage on the circumstances of the death of Liam.
At this time of mourning it is deeply shocking and distressing that such hurtful allegations should be made in this way without checking their veracity. The family ask that the media reflect on their coverage and allow them space to cope with their loss."