Garda Deirdre (Dee) Finn died in a fatal boat fire in Carrick-on-Shannon in the early hours of Monday morning.
Garda Finn was the only fatality following the accident, which Gardaí are investigating as a personal tragedy.
The scene is currently preserved and the boat has been removed to a secure location for a technical examination.Garda Finn was attached to Dun Laoghaire Garda station, and a Family Liaison Officer has been provided to Deirdre's family. In a statement released by An Garda Síochána, they said Garda Management will"provide support to Deirdre's family and her colleagues locally and within the wider organisation where required".
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