McDowell under pressure after gun deaths

The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell today came under pressure in the Dáil after the latest fatal shooting – the third attack of its kind in just over a week.

McDowell under pressure after gun deaths
Thu, 23 Nov, 2006 - 12:20

The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell today came under pressure in the Dáil after the latest fatal shooting – the third attack of its kind in just over a week.

The Tánaiste was challenged by Opposition leaders on the “appalling crime” just minutes after gardaí confirmed that a man was gunned down in Drogheda and a woman was injured.

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