Investigation into killing of Ashling Murphy 'making progress'

Ashling Murphy.

The Garda Commissioner has said he recognised the “real fear and concern” among people after the fatal assault of Ashling Murphy, but reassured them that Ireland was a “safe society” and that this type of attack was “relatively rare”.

Speaking outside Tullamore Garda Station in the wake of the daylight killing of the 23-year-old teacher, Commissioner Harris said the investigation was “making progress”, and that the necessary resources were in place to ensure a thorough investigation.