Violent Irish cities ‘like Chicago in the ‘20s and ‘30s’

INCREASINGLY violent Irish cities were yesterday compared by the head of the parole board to “Chicago in the ‘20s and ‘30s”.

Violent Irish cities ‘like Chicago in the ‘20s and ‘30s’
Sat, 25 Mar, 2006 - 00:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

Gordon Holmes said stern measures had to be taken to stamp out lawlessness caused by gun crime and the illegal drugs’ trade.

He backed Government plans for mandatory minimum sentences for gun offences and for a clampdown on drugs in prisons.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Elderly Man Wearing Hearing Aid Working on Laptop at Home while Using Assistive Technology WHO says many people in Ireland face barriers accessing assistive technology
Meta Data Centres Customer energy bills are not bearing a 'disproportionate brunt' from data centres, regulator says
Charity calls for 'pet abuse' to be included in domestic violence law Charity calls for 'pet abuse' to be included in domestic violence law
CourtsCrimePlace: ChicagoPlace: DublinPerson: Gordon HolmesPerson: HolmesPerson: Minister for JusticePerson: Justice MinisterPerson: Michael McDowellPerson: McDowellOrganisation: Parole Board
<p>Members of Siptu and Unite unions on the picket line outside National Ambulance Service (Dublin South Central) depot at Davitt Road in Dublin, as paramedics go on strike. Picture: PA</p>

Paramedic unions to attend Labour Court talks as further strike action planned

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited