McDowell stretches principles of justice

Despite the minister’s claims, Frank Connolly will not be prosecuted, writes Paul O’Brien.

IN autumn 2003, Michael McDowell was engaged in yet another war of words, this time with the Garda Síochána.

Members of the force were furious over provisions contained in the Garda Síochána Bill (subsequently signed into law this year) under which they could be fined or even imprisoned for leaking information to the media.