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Taoiseach Enda Kenny said:

It was with deep shock and great sadness that I learned last night of the shooting dead in the line of duty of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe.

This was an outrageous act of cold blooded violence that has left a family without a husband and father and the Garda Siochana without a brave and valued member.

On behalf of the Government and of the people I would like to express my condolences to Adrian's wife and children and to all his extended family at this unbearably sad time.

I would also like to express my deepest sympathies to Commissioner Martin Callinan and all of Adrian's colleagues in An Garda Siochana who I know will spare no effort in bringing to justice those responsible for this appalling crime.

Tánasite Eamon Gilmore said:

I was appalled and deeply saddened to hear of the violent killing of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe while he was on duty in County Louth last night.

Our communities are only safe because of the valued work of An Garda Síochána. The death of Detective Garda Donohoe is an unacceptable crime and the perpetrators of it must be brought to justice.

I know that everyone’s thoughts are with Detective Garda Donohoe’s family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said:

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner of the dreadful news of the brutal murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohue who was on duty in County Louth last night.

The Irish people rightly have great respect and admiration for members of An Garda Síochána and the work they do in protecting the community.  They will share my revulsion and horror that a Garda has so tragically lost his life in the course of his duties.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Adrian, who lost his life in carrying out his duty in the best traditions of the brave men and women of An Garda Síochána.

I know that An Garda Síochána will spare no effort in ensuring that those responsible are brought  to justice.

In doing so, they have the unswerving support of the Government and Irish people at this very difficult time.