Statement issued by Áras an Uachtaráin - Garda Tony Golden
Date: Sun 11th Oct, 2015 | 14:21
President Michael D. Higgins said this evening,
"I have contacted the Garda Commissioner to express my deepest sympathies on this terrible loss of a young member of the Force, while doing his duty on behalf of the State and all of society in Co. Louth earlier today.
This most serious and tragic incident has not only led to the death of a member of An Garda Siochána, while on duty, but tragically has also involved the death of one and the serious injury of another person"I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the Garda who has so tragically lost his life while responding to this incident. My thoughts at this time are also with all others who have been affected by the events in Omeath earlier this evening"