Capital punishment backed by 64%

ALMOST two-thirds of people in Limerick would support the re-introduction of capital punishment for the murder of members of the security forces, a survey on attitudes to crime in the city has found.

The Fine Gael-organised survey found that 64% of respondents would support the re-introduction of capital punishment.

Deputy Michael Noonan said the controversy over the early release of those convicted of killing Detective Garda Jerry McCabe probably influenced this response.