Garda briefing on what is known so far following the bombings in Dublin that killed 23 people.
Garda Chief Superintendent John Joy provides an outline of what is known by the Gardaí about the explosions in Dublin.
All three cars used in the bombings came from Belfast. Two were hijacked and one was stolen. At present, there is no description of the hijackers and the Gardaí are waiting on further information from the RUC. The Garda investigation does have a description of one man who was seen near the car on South Leinster Street.
He's a man of about 24 years of age, about five foot seven or eight, thin build, thin features, dark hair medium length, wearing a dark jacket and dark slacks.
Chief Superintendent John Joy says that there is no suggestion of a connection between the explosions yesterday and a warning last week of an incendiary bomb attack on Dublin. Over the coming days, the Garda investigation will continue checking hotels and guesthouses, cars in the area and speaking to witnesses.
There are strict Garda and army checks along the border. Garda Chief Superintendent John Joy says it is however difficult to completely seal the border and further security measures are being put in place.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 18 May 1974.
