McDowell accused of misleading Dáil on gun meetings

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell has been accused of misleading the Dáil over claims he met with representatives of shooting organisations to discuss amendments to firearms legislation.

Two organisations that represent a large number of firearm certificate holders said they have not met the minister for nearly two years.

The minister was asked in the Dáil why he had not met with one of the groups, the National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC), over changes to firearms legislation contained in the Criminal Justice Bill published in July.