Sinn Féin leader issues statement at conclusion of Regency trial to reject claims made about her by prosecution key witness, former party councillor Jonathan Dowdall
“In relation to false and deeply offensive comments made about me during the course of this trial, I want to set out the facts,” said Ms McDonald.
The Sinn Féin leader’s political relationship with Mr Dowdall, a former councillor in her Dublin Central constituency, was placed under intense scrutiny during the course of the trial, especially when comments made by him about Ms McDonald and Sinn Féin were played in court. The Sinn Féin leader said: “The murder of David Byrne in 2016 was a brutal and callous crime. Today there were two successful convictions in relation to the shocking attack. I commend the gardaí and the courts for their work, and I know that the gardaí will not cease in their efforts until those responsible for the murder are brought to justice.”
“We need targeted and substantial investment in community development, education and employment, particularly in those areas of our cities where organised crime gangs are recruiting members and where their malign influence has had a devastating effect on social cohesion.Minister for Justice Simon Harris responded to the acquittal of Gerard Hutch, by saying he had noted the judgments of the Special Criminal Court today.
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