Strategy on domestic and sexual violence 'within weeks'

Ms McEntee said that Ms Murphy's murder was "an evil act and will be treated as such"

Justice Minister Helen McEntee: 'We need to take on board what has happened in our society and ensure that there is zero-tolerance for violence against women. This is a priority for me and for this Government.' File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Justice Minister Helen McEntee expressed her condolences to the family and friends of Ashling Murphy and the wider Tullamore community.

She told the RTÉ's News at One that Ms Murphy's murder was "devastating".