McDowell urged to resign over Colombia claims

An Independent TD today called on Justice Minister Michael McDowell to resign after he linked journalist Frank Connolly to an alleged IRA plot to sell terrorist know-how to Colombian guerillas.

McDowell urged to resign over Colombia claims
Mon, 12 Dec, 2005 - 11:48

An Independent TD today called on Justice Minister Michael McDowell to resign after he linked journalist Frank Connolly to an alleged IRA plot to sell terrorist know-how to Colombian guerillas.

Calling on the minister to stand down, Dublin North Central TD Finian McGrath said he had abused his position in the Dáil and his role as a member of the Cabinet.

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