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GARDA COMMISSIONER Fachtna Murphy has said he will use everything within his power to bring the "small core of ruthless killers" living in Limerick city to justice.

Urging the local community to help gardaí with the investigation into the murder of Shane Geoghegan, Mr Murphy assured the public that the witness protection programme would be considered, if necessary.