A Chara, - The assassins of Veronica Guerin can be taken out of circulation quite easily by a simple legal procedure the reactivation of the Emergency Powers Act 1939 which can be used to address any crisis. This Act can be used for specific issues and cases at the discretion of An Taoiseach.
It is surely time now that the State took the initiative to wrest control and power away from the criminals.
Regarding our bail laws, the Petty Sessions (Irl) Act of 1851 worked very effectively and was not abused by the Courts up to its challenge under the 1937 Constitution. A simple amendment to the Constitution would, I am sure, easily be carried, even with out the investment by Government of half a million pounds.
The measures stated above were not perceived as draconian when Ireland enjoyed better times. We have a simple choice - law and disorder. - Is mise le meas,
Beechlawns,
Petitswood,
Mullingar,
Co Westmeath.