This is a statement issued on behalf of Una Butler and the family of the late John Butler.
“It is with great sadness that Una Butler and the family of the late John Butler have brought home the bodies of John, Zoe and Ella to the family home at Ballycotton, Co Cork.
“John, Zoe and Ella will repose together at the family home.
“The family have requested that the family home would remain private.
“A special Mass of the Angels will take place for Zoe and Ella at the Star of the Sea, Ballycotton on Friday at 2.30pm. John‘s funeral Mass will take place at St Colman‘s Cathedral, Cobh on Saturday.
“Una and John‘s family are struggling to come to terms with the enormous and tragic loss of Zoe, Ella and John.
“They would ask for prayers for them and for all those who are grieving.
“They wish to express their gratitude to all those who have offered such comfort and support to them.
“Una and John‘s family would request that both the media and public would respect their privacy at this difficult time.”