Berkeley balcony collapse: Formal investigation is launched

A formal investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the balcony collapse in Berkeley, California

A formal investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the balcony collapse in Berkeley, California.

Five Irish students and one Irish-American died when a balcony gave way on 16 June. Seven other students were injured in the incident.

The investigation will be carried out by Alameda County District Attorney.

The funeral of the sixth victim, Lorcán Miller, has taken place at Rathmichael Parish Church in County Dublin.

Kevin O'Malley, the American Ambassador to Ireland, was among the mourners at the funeral.

Eoghan Culligan and Eimear Walsh, both 21, were laid to rest on Tuesday after ceremonies in Dublin.

Olivia Burke and Niccolai Schuster, also both 21, were buried on Wednesday,

Ashley Donohoe, 22, was buried in California on Saturday.

Clodagh Cogley, one of the students seriously injured in the collapse posted on Facebook that she intends "to honour those who died by living the happiest and most fulfilling life possible".

The victims: Top row, from left: Ashley Donohoe, Eimear Walsh, Olivia Burke. Bottom row, from left: Eoghan Culligan, Lorcan Miller and Niccolai Schuster