A gangland criminal shot dead in a suspected tit-for-tat shooting was recently named as an alleged gunman in another murder, it emerged tonight.

A man shot dead in a suspected tit-for-tat gangland shooting had survived two attempts on his life in recent months, it emerged today.

One of the world’s most controversial lawyers, dubbed the 'Devil’s Advocate' for representing tyrants and serial killers, is to stand for election in the Republic of Ireland.

Dangerous criminals are being released on bail by soft judges, the Minister for Justice claimed today.