The remains were found on Naas Road, Dublin 12, shortly before 5:30 pm when works were carried out in the area.

The site currently contains a vacant 2-storey funeral home and a vacant school building.

Lee Quinn, 29, of Keeper Road, Dublin 12, was initially charged with criminal damage to a door, bed and window and a minor category assault of a named woman at his home address on June 3rd last.

An estimated €180,000 in cannabis herb, €91,000 in pink cocaine and MDMA tablets were seized.

The proposed Bluebell Waterways development will be located along the Grand Canal in Dublin 12