McDowell under fire over role in Church deal

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell came under increasing pressure last night to fully explain his role in the controversial 128 million Church indemnity deal.

McDowell under fire over role in Church deal
Sat, 13 Sep, 2003 - 01:00
Harry McGee,  Political Editor

Mr McDowell was Attorney General in June 2002 when the deal was struck between the then Minister for Education Michael Woods and 12 religious congregations.

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte yesterday demanded to know how actively involved Mr McDowell was in drawing up and finalising the deal.

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