A guilty verdict has been issued in the murder trial of Danielle McLaughlin, a Donegal native who was killed while traveling in India in 2017. The Tánaiste expressed his condolences to McLaughlin's family and praised their resilience in the face of tragedy. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been consistently engaged with the case, seeking progress towards a conclusion. While nothing can ease the pain of their loss, the verdict offers some closure to the family.
Donegal native, Ms McLaughlinShe had only been in India for two weeks when she was killed, following a trip home for her birthday celebrations.In a statement, the Tánaiste said his thoughts are with Danielle’s family as they “continue to grieve the loss of their beloved daughter and sister”.
“I would like to pay tribute to Danielle’s family, and in particular, to her mother Andrea for her determination and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
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