Country not in crime wave, says McDowell

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell has insisted the country is not in the middle of a crime wave.

Country not in crime wave, says McDowell
Fri, 28 Apr, 2006 - 01:00
Paul O’Brien

Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, the minister rejected criticism of his record by members of the opposition.

"Ireland is not in the middle of a crime wave and it is an exaggeration to say it is," Mr McDowell said.

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