The mother of a Donegal woman murdered in India last year says she has received no Government support since her daughter's death.
Danielle McLaughlin, 28, from Buncrana in Co Donegal, was found dead in a secluded spot in Canacona, an area of Goa popular with holidaymakers, in March last year.
Her mother Andrea Brannigan is to meet the Taoiseach this week and wants a written apology after officials in his office mistakenly said her daughter Danielle, who had dual nationality and was travelling on a British passport, was not Irish.
Ms Brannigan had requested a meeting with Leo Varadkar to discuss how families could be better supported when a loved one dies abroad.
But she says she was told by Government officials that it was "probably not worthwhile" as her daughter was not an Irish citizen.
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She was advised to contact British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
In a statement, the Department of Taoiseach said officials "incorrectly concluded" Ms McLaughlin was a British citizen.
The statement said: "The Taoiseach is aware of the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Irish citizen Danielle McLaughlin, and extends his deepest sympathy to Danielle's family.
"The letter received by the Department of the Taoiseach from Danielle's mother indicated that Danielle was travelling on a British passport, leading officials handling the matter to incorrectly conclude that Danielle was a British citizen.
"This was the basis on which the office advised Danielle's family that the matter would be most appropriately handled by the British authorities.
"Having now clarified the facts surrounding this case, the department can confirm that consular services of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have and will continue to be provided to Danielle's family, as appropriate.
"The department sincerely regrets the misunderstanding that arose in this case."
Mr Varadkar is expected to travel to Co Donegal on Tuesday for an unrelated matter.
