The Taoiseach and Tanaiste have paid tribute to murdered Roscommon man Aidan Moffitt.
Micheal Martin expressed sympathies to the family and friends of the Lisacul native.
He says he's deeply concerned by this horrific killing as well as reports of another violent death in Sligo this morning.
He urged anyone with any information to contact Gardai.
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Aidan Moffitt.
Deeply concerned by this horrific killing and reports of another violent death in Sligo this morning.
I urge anyone with any information to contact gardai.— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) April 13, 2022
Meanwhile, The Tanaiste has also led tributes to Mr. Moffitt.
Leo Varadkar says he's deeply troubled to read about the two suspected murders in Sligo including that of the Fine Gael activist and he is concerned about the possible motive of the attacker.
Deeply troubled to read about the two suspected murders in Sligo including that of @FineGael activist Aidan Moffitt. Thinking of his family & friends. What happened is unspeakable and hard to fathom. Concerned about the possible motive of the attacker. RIP
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) April 13, 2022
The Justice Minister Helen McEntee says she has spoken with the Garda Commissioner about the killings in Sligo, and Gardaí will "ensure justice is done".
Aiden Moffitt in happier times. May he rest in peace @rtenews @OceanFmIreland @shannonsidenews @Independent_ie @irishexaminer @IrishTimes @NewstalkFM @FineGael @SligoChampion @RoscommonHerald pic.twitter.com/YKhoBo8cuv
— Frank Feighan T.D. (@FrankFeighan) April 13, 2022
