Taoiseach facing criticism over lack of Garda resources in wake of gangland shooting
By Elaine Loughlin, Irish Examiner Political Reporter
The Taoiseach has remained silent on last night’s gangland shooting and criticisms of Garda resources.
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It is believed his murder was in retaliation for the shooting dead of David Byrne in the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra last Friday.
This morning the GRA, which represents rank and file gardaí, has come out strongly against the Government for not providing enough resources to the force.
Taoiseach in studio @SouthEastRadio #GE16 #iestaff pic.twitter.com/YikN15rkFK
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Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald is due to meet with Garda Commissioner Noirín O’Sullivan this morning and has promised gardaí will be given all the resources required to hunt the killers down.
Enda Kenny was interviewed live on local radio this morning in Wexford, but was not asked about the shootings this week.
He has yet to make a public statement on the latest murder on the campaign trail, however he is expected to later today.
In a statement this morning a spokesman for Mr Kenny said: “The Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice have been in ongoing regular contact on these issues.
“As previously stated they are of one mind that no resources will be spared in the hunt for the perpetrators of these appalling acts.
“The Minister for Justice will continue to update on further developments on these matters”.
