British Prime Minister David Cameron promised tough action today against those behind the rioting which has scarred cities across England.

IT WOULD seem absolutely ludicrous for Justice Minister Michael McDowell to be discussing in America this week proposals to deal with violent and organised crime, when the gardaí lack the fundamental equipment to fight crime.

TÁNAISTE Michael McDowell and Garda Commissioner Noel Conroy are to meet US police chiefs, including the architect of New York’s zero tolerance policy, in a week-long visit to the country.