Gardai suspect Mirjana Pap was killed and her remains were taken to a field near Taughmaconnell, where they were found on Monday.

A neighbour of Pap's has been expressing her thoughts on her death.

The Charlestown native was shot dead while carrying out an anti-crime patrol in the town.

One person has already been charged with his murder, a second is due in court today while a third is still being held by Gardaí.

The last ten years have recorded the highest number of women killed in decades.

The Murphy family has the opportunity to deliver a victim impact statement before the Central Criminal Court today but they are not obliged to do so.

Friends and family of Ashling Murphy applauded as the jury was dismissed.

The Jury were told today that the statement was made through an interpreter.