Statement from Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy
Speaking following the death of Garda Gary McLoughlin this morning 14.12.09 Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy said:
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the death early this morning of a young colleague, Garda Gary Mc Loughlin"
Garda McLoughlin died from injuries he sustained while on duty in the service of the community following a road traffic collision in the early hours of Sunday 13th December. At this time my thoughts and prayers - and those of the entire force are with the family, colleagues and friends of Garda McLoughlin. I trust that the other people injured in the collision including Garda McLoughlin's colleague will make a full recovery.
This is the second tragedy to befall the Donegal Garda Division this year highlighting in stark terms the dangers Gardaí can face each day as they go about their work of policing and rendering assistance to the community."
Garda Press Office
