Guerin suspect to serve out sentence, insists McDowell

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell yesterday insisted Patrick Holland, who denies murdering journalist Veronica Guerin, would serve out his sentence in Portlaoise Prison.

Guerin suspect to serve out sentence, insists McDowell

The 66-year-old career criminal, who is serving a 12-year sentence for drugs offences, has again insisted he has been given an assurance he will be transferred to Mountjoy’s training unit and has been promised day release. However, Mr McDowell said yesterday: “In relation to Mr Holland, he will be serving his sentence in Portlaoise jail in its entirety.”

Holland is due to be released from prison next April.

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