Minute silence observed in Waterford Court in honour of the late Garda Kevin Flatley

A minute silence was observed at the sitting of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court.
A minute silence was observed at a court sitting in Waterford as a mark of respect to the late Garda Kevin Hartley who was killed while on active duty.
Judge Eugene O'Kelly, while presiding over a sitting of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, asked that a minute silence be observed in honour of Garda Hartley who was killed after being struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a routine speed check on Sunday, May 11.
When Judge O'Kelly made the request everyone in the court room stood up to observe the minute silence.
Tributes have been paid to Garda Hartley in the wake of his untimely death of the popular 49-year-old father-of-two.

A book of condolence has also been opened in Waterford Garda Station for members of the public to pay their respects.