Mother’s fears on protective custody system

A WOMAN whose daughter was placed in protective custody after identifying a botched gangland hit has criticised the lack of support for those in danger.

Speaking on Liveline yesterday “Vickie,” a middle-aged mother from Ballymun in Dublin, said her daughter has been in protective custody “24 hours a day” since witnessing the attempted murder.

However, while praising the officers for their work, Vickie said her daughter was effectively living in limbo simply because she was willing to testify.