Francis Fitzgerald warns of gangland’s hidden body count

Justice Minister Francis Fitzgerald has warned that we must we must never forget the “hidden body count” of gangland crime.

Speaking at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin, Ms Fitzgerald said all resources would be given to the gardaí to combat the recent spate of gangland murders.

However, she added that action must be taken to combat the far greater numbers who die every week of the year from drug abuse.