Kilkenny County Council meeting adjourned as a mark of respect to Jo Cox

This months meeting of Kilkenny county council began with a minutes silence for murdered MP Jo Cox.

There was also a 15 minute adjournment as a mark of respect for the Labour MP who was shot and stabbed last Thursday.

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Meanwhile, Jo Cox’s family are hearing tributes from her friends and colleagues in the House of Commons.

MPs are wearing white roses as a mark of respect for the 41 year old.