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A mother on trial for the murder of her three young children tried to sedate them the day before she killed them the Central Criminal Court in Dublin has heard. Deirdre Morley is accused of killing her two sons - aged nine and seven - and her three-year-old daughter at their home at Parson’s Court, Newcastle, Co Dublin last year. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/05/18191051/LW-Trial-Opening-Day.mp3"][/audio] Their bodies were discovered by their father in their home on January 24th, 2020. The 44-year-old pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity when the charges were put to her today. Today FM's Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney joined The Last Word with the latest details from the opening day of the trial. Listen in full by pressing the Play button on this page. If you are affected by issues raised in this item you can call Pieta House 1800 247247 or text “HELP” to 51444, Contact Aware at 1800 80 4848 or [email protected] or the Samaritans at 116123 or [email protected]. You can also text “HELLO” to 50808