Shatter ‘open’ to Corrib review

JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter has said he is “open” to a general review of Garda policing of the Corrib gas protests by the state’s independent police watchdog.

Commenting on recordings apparently showing gardaí joking and laughing about rape, Mr Shatter said it was of “huge importance” that all gardaí act in a “considered” and “respectful” manner.

He joined Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan to reassure victims of sexual violence. “I want to assure anyone who is a victim of a sexual offence or rape that they will get a full and proper considered approach from the Garda Síochána, that they should not have any doubt about that.”