Public inquiry into Bailey claims against gardaí not appropriate: McDowell

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell emphasised yesterday he was not in favour of holding a public inquiry into allegations made by Ian Bailey against gardaí, during an investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

The journalist, a self-confessed suspect in the 10-year investigation, claims he was victimised by gardaí.

The minister pointed out that as the garda investigation into the death of the French woman in West Cork was still active, a public inquiry was not appropriate.