Helen McEntee says Sinn Féin cannot be trusted with criminal justice system

Justice minister in blistering attack on members of the opposition

Justice Minister Helen McEntee accused Mary Lou McDonald's party of spending "decades defending and supporting attacks on our State and our criminal justice system — supporting those who murdered gardaí".

Sinn Féin cannot be trusted with the criminal justice system, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said.

Ms McEntee launched a blistering attack on members of the opposition party, claiming they continue to "sit on their hands" when it comes to decisions of huge significance.