System gives criminals a sporting chance while victims count the cost

OUR system of justice is more concerned about the rights of criminals than those of their victims.

Operation Anvil plans to target gun crime by trying harder. But it is only trying to tackle the symptoms, not the real problems.

The gardaí will be given more money, but if money could solve this problem the US would have solved it years ago. They have spent billions on their war on drugs and organised crime. Yet there are more drugs on the streets, and organised crime is stronger than ever.