Kildare TD says murder of Labour MP is a reminder of the dangers that politicians face

Ceann Comhairle Sean O'Feargail has opened a book of condolence for Jo Cox, the Labour MP who was murdered yesterday afternoon outside a library in West Yorkshire.

O'Feargail opened the book of condolence in Leinster House this afternoon, and members of the Oireachtas and other staff members in the Dáil are invited to sign it.

The Kildare South TD also offered his condolences to the family of the English politician via facebook, stating that it gives a stark reminder of the dangers faced by politicians in everyday life.

"Yesterday's attack is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those in public life. Jo Cox was meeting her constituents as so many of us do on a daily basis when was she attacked and killed," the statement began.

"As the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil I wish to convey my sincere and heartfelt sympathies to Jo's husband Brendan, thier two young children, her extended family and friends and her colleagues on all sides of the political divide in the House of Commons."

"Let us remember Jo for her record of public service, her dedication to the people she represented and her constant battle to make the world a better place."

"May she rest in peace."