The Cabinet will today discuss ways to address increasing concerns around gangland crime following the recent killing in the spiralling Hutch-Kinahan feud.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been criticised for saying he “can do nothing to stop” the current spate of gangland murders, which has claimed seven lives in 100 days.

Gardaí are investigating reports a gunman shot dead an innocent homeless man in a reckless attempt to murder his intended target.