A Cork mother has appealed to anyone with mental health issues to seek help.

Helen O' Driscoll was speaking after an inquest heard her 9 year old twin boys died after being stabbed by their older 21 year old brother Jonathan who then took his own life.

Thomas and Patrick O'Driscoll died from multiple stab wounds at their home in North Cork last September.

Their 21 year old brother Jonathan, who was found dead a short time later, took his own life.

The DPP has indicated that no prosecution will be made in relation to the case.

Speaking outside the courthouse, the children's mother Helen O'Driscoll appealed to anyone with mental health issues to seek help: