The father of the three children who were found dead at their Dublin home says "every breath is a struggle."
Andrew McGinley has released a statement saying "There are no words".
He has urged all parents, to "cuddle your children whenever you get a chance"
"There are no words. There is only devastation, grief and anguish. Every breath is a struggle.
Conor, Darragh and Carla are adored. They all had beautiful, bright futures ahead of them with family, friends and a community who love them.
To all parents, cuddle your children whenever you get a chance, tell them how much you love them as often as you can, spend every spare minute with them reading, playing and enjoying their wonderfulness.
The future has now become our enemy but we will battle it every day to keep the memory of Conor, Darragh and Carla alive.
Andrew.”
The bodies of 9-year-old Conor, 7-year-old Darragh, and 3-year-old Carla were discovered in a house in Newcastle on Friday evening.
Gardaí are still waiting for permission to interview their mother. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Following the deaths of the three children, Tusla has activated its critical response procedure and will be offering support through schools, counselling services, family support services and local groups in the Newcastle area.
Anyone who needs someone to talk to can also contact the Samaritans on 116 123.
