Ó Caoláin: McDowell's comments 'scare tactics'
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has dismissed as "disgraceful scare tactics" comments by Minister for Justice Michael McDowell that the party was playing a significant role in prompting trouble at the Shell gas terminal site in Co Mayo.
Deputy Ó Caoláin said: "Tánaiste and Justice Minister Michael McDowell’s disgraceful comments this morning are scare tactics designed to deceive the public.