The man identified by Gardaí as a person of significant interest in the murder investigation of Jamey Carney has reportedly been arrested in Jordan.
According to the Irish Independent, Ahmed Al-Saqar, Ms Carney's boyfriend, was detained by Jordanian police after returning to his home country late last week. Irish authorities were informed of the arrest on Monday.
Ms Carney was found dead at her home on Muckross Road in Killarney last Tuesday morning, prompting Gardaí to launch a murder investigation.
Investigators have since been seeking to trace a man they believe may have information that could assist their inquiries. It is understood he travelled by bus from Killarney to Dublin in the early hours of Tuesday before boarding a flight to the Middle East.
The Irish Mirror reports that Jordan's Directorate of Public Security ordered Al-Saqar's arrest after officers became aware he had entered the country.
The newspaper also reports that Jordanian authorities detained the 28-year-old because they knew he was at the centre of the Garda investigation, despite not having received a formal request from Ireland to arrest him.
Investigators believe Al-Saqar travelled to Jordan after first landing in Turkey and was attempting to make his way to Al-Husn, his hometown approximately 65 kilometres north of Amman.
It has previously emerged that Al-Saqar sought asylum in Ireland in June 2024 and was appealing the refusal of his application when Ms Carney was killed.
Earlier on Monday, it was confirmed that Gardaí had alerted international law enforcement agencies, including Interpol and Europol, as part of the ongoing investigation.
Speaking previously, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said Gardaí were following a very clear line of inquiry and confirmed they would be working with police in Jordan.
Tánaiste Simon Harris also said Irish authorities would cooperate fully with international law enforcement as the investigation continues.
"Our sympathies are with the Carney family after the horrific loss of Jamey, and there's obviously a very ongoing active investigation in relation to this murder inquiry, and everybody wants to see justice done," he said.
"The Irish authorities will be working hand in glove with any and all international authorities that may be required to ensure justice for Jamey and the apprehension of her killer."
The Garda investigation into Jamey Carney's death remains ongoing.
43-year-old Jamey Carney, who was originally from New York, moved to Killarney about five years ago and lived with her daughter.
