Marian Harkin believes immigration is posing a threat to women's safety.
The tragic death of Ashling Murphy should not be used in a debate about immigration.
That's the message from the Taoiseach after Independent Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin called for a debate on women's safety in light of large numbers of men coming in to the country.
Jozef Puska was convicted of the 23 year old school teacher's murder in Tullamore by a unanimous jury verdict in November.
Leo Varadkar says there's no justification in using Ashling Murphy's name in relation to immigration:
Listen to the full exchange between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin below:
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