Uphold rule of law – Murphy
Ken Murphy

18 Dec 2018 home affairs Print

Uphold rule of law for protection of all – Murphy

The Law Society of Ireland has expressed concern at the incidence of vigilantism in County Roscommon.

Director General of the Law Society Ken Murphy (pictured) said: “I would echo the comments made by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan in condemning the violent actions of vigilantes, which have led to injuries, animal deaths and very serious property damage.”

Difficult

“While this is, no doubt, a hugely difficult and emotionally-charged situation, no one should take the law into their own hands.

“The rule of law exists to protect everyone, and any departure from it threatens everyone.”

Gazette Desk
Gazette.ie is the daily legal news site of the Law Society of Ireland

Copyright © 2026 Law Society Gazette. The Law Society is not responsible for the content of external sites – see our Privacy Policy.