Minister apologises to hunger strike father

THE Justice Minister has apologised to hunger strike father Andrew Moynihan for staying in the Dáil bar instead of answering questions about the garda investigation into the death of his son.

Michael McDowell also told Mr Moynihan he would ask the Garda Commissioner for details of the investigation and the file given to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and would pass on the reply.

Mr Moynihan plans to continue his protest at the gates of Leinster House until he gets the reply but said he would then consider suspending his action pending further action on his grievances.