Gardai defend use of 'controlled deliveries' as TD claims Carlow shooter was given garda gun before his arrest
Briefly

In a heated exchange in the Dáil, Labour TD Alan Kelly alleged that the guns used by deceased suspect Mr. Fitzgerald were provided by An Garda Síochána, contradicting earlier claims made in court. He challenged Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the inconsistency of the Garda's knowledge regarding the sources of the firearms amid ongoing investigations. The case, which led to Fitzgerald's tragic death following a shooting incident, has raised significant concerns about police transparency and procedural integrity. The Taoiseach acknowledged the severity of the situation but lacked specific information regarding the case details.
Labour TD Alan Kelly challenged Taoiseach Micheál Martin by revealing that the guns related to a case had been provided by An Garda Síochana, raising serious accountability concerns.
Mr. Kelly's assertion during the Dáil session pointed to contradictions in Garda statements regarding the origin of the guns used by the late Fitzgerald.
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy intervened to assert that the debate was becoming unproductive as interruptions proliferated, highlighting tensions in the discussion.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin admitted to lacking details on the specific case but emphasized the traumatic nature of the incidents surrounding Mr. Fitzgerald.
Read at Irish Independent
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