The Irish victims of Friday's terror attack in Tunisia could be flown home as early as tomorrow.

It follows the formal identification of Larry and Martina Hayes from Athlone, and Meath woman Lorna Carty.

Department of Foreign Affairs staff are currently assisting the families in finalising the repatriation arrangements of their loved ones to Ireland.

Earlier there was a minute's silence in the Dáil for those killed in the Tunisia terror attack. 

Flags on Government Buildings are being flown at half mast following last Friday's attack.

Expressions of sympathy were made to the families of the three Irish people who died in the attack.

The Taoiseach says he has spoken to the British prime minister and told David Cameron that Ireland would support the interception of communications within the law.

Tánaiste Joan Burton was among those who offered sympathy:

A book of condolence opened in Athlone this morning for Larry and Martina Hayes.

The couple, who lived in Athlone, were among the 38 victims of last Friday's massacre on a beach at Sousse in Tunisia.

The book of condolence will be open again at the Civic Centre from 9.30am to 4.30pm tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the INMO is operating an online book of condolence for Lorna Carty, the mum of two from Co Meath who also lost her life in the attack.

Seven suspected associates of the gunman who have been arrested.