So much for the death of Ashling Murphy being a stark reminder that Ireland is the midst of an epidemic of violence against women.
Remember all the fine speeches about how the horrific killing of the 23-year old teacher was a gamechanger which must result in increased protection for women?
Who could forget how tens of thousands turned out across the country to hold vigils in memory of the young woman who was killed as she jogged along the Royal Canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly, in January.
