Carlo, who was born to Italian parents in London, was a web designer who died of leukaemia in Italy in 2006 at the age of 15.

Tanaiste Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin both condemned the proposal to examine the broadcaster’s objectivity.

A sharp rise in vehicle breakdowns has been reported as yellow snow and ice warnings continue in parts of the UK. Many drivers’ batteries failed on Wednesday morning due to cold weather, the RAC said.