Tributes pour in following harrowing death of six-year-old Matthew Healy

Matthew Healy was found dead in Waterford on Friday

The young boy was discovered in a car shortly after midnight on Friday, February 9th.

Gardaí were called to the Rathmoylan area of Dunmore East following the harrowing discovery.

Tributes have been pouring in for the young boy since his untimely passing.

Education Minister, Norma Foley penned a tribute to the young boy.

In a statement, she extended her thoughts to his family, as well as his classmates.

"I’d like to extend my very sincere sympathy to the family of Matthew Healy and the wider community of Waterford, and of course the school community.

"I know Matthew was a much loved and treasured member of the school community and will be greatly greatly missed by his fellow pupils, by the staff, board of management and everyone within the school community."

"I’d like to confirm too that our NEPS (National Educational Psychological Service) psychologists are engaging with the school and will be available to provide whatever support is required at this very sad and difficult time," she added.

A woman in her 30s has been arrested following the incident, but has not yet been questioned.

She is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.