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27/02/2012
Minister To Meet With Family Of Murdered Malawian Student
Minister of State for Trade Development, Joe Costello, will meet the family of murdered Malawian student during a trip to her home country.
Rudo Mawere's body was discovered in a luggage bag on Blackhorse Avenue.
A post-mortem found that the 26-year-old had died from asphyxiation.
Mr Costello said: "Rudo's untimely and tragic death shocked and saddened us all, and I wanted to take time during my visit in Malawi to personally convey that sympathy and support to the Mawere family."
During the four day trip Mr Costello will also view the results of Ireland's aid programme and meet with politicians and HGO leaders.
(CD/GK)
Rudo Mawere's body was discovered in a luggage bag on Blackhorse Avenue.
A post-mortem found that the 26-year-old had died from asphyxiation.
Mr Costello said: "Rudo's untimely and tragic death shocked and saddened us all, and I wanted to take time during my visit in Malawi to personally convey that sympathy and support to the Mawere family."
During the four day trip Mr Costello will also view the results of Ireland's aid programme and meet with politicians and HGO leaders.
(CD/GK)
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