Mayor proposes memorial to Jill Meagher
The Mayor of the Australian town where Irish journalist Jill Meagher was murdered says they would like to build a memorial to her.
Oscar Yildiz of Moreland, which is just outside Melbourne, is visiting the 29-year-old's hometown Drogheda today.
Councillor Yildiz flew into Ireland yesterday to express condolences to her family and friends on behalf of the people of his town.
Serial sex offender Adrian Ernest Bayley was sentenced to 35 years for raping and murdering Ms Meagher, sparking a review of parole laws in the State of Victoria.
Councillor Yildiz says they would like to remember Jill in Moreland, but only if her family and the family of her husband Tom agree to it.
"I want to share their loss and talk about a potential twin-city relationship with Drogheda, even a permanent memorial for her and maybe the victims of violent crime back home, and without their wishes I won't be doing that," he said.
