January 25, 2013

Reacting to the news that a Garda detective has been shot dead in Dundalk tonight, Sinn Féin Justice spokesperson, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said:

"This is a yet another tragic reminder of the immense risks our Gardaí take every day to protect our communities.

We can only hope that those responsible are speedily brought to justice".

"My thoughts and prayers are with the deceased Garda's family and colleagues at this very difficult time".