No evidence of Cork paedophile ring: McDowell

THERE is no evidence that a paedophile ring is operating in Cork, according to Justice Minister Michael McDowell.

Despite speculation during the investigation into the disappearance and tragic death of Robert Holohan in Midleton, Co Cork, of the existence of a paedophile ring in the region, the minister says the gardaí have no evidence of any such activities.

During the investigation, gardaí were looking at the possibility that the 11-year-old schoolboy had been abducted and were interviewing known sex offenders in the region.