Dowdall will be given some financial assistance and possibly be enrolled in training or education programmes to help him start his new life.
As Ireland’s witness security programme lacks any statutory footing, there will be no penalty if Dowdall refuses to continue to comply with the terms of programme, aside from the potential withdrawal of financial support. However, anyone who tries to determine his whereabouts or his new identity may face prosecution under the Criminal Justice Act 1999.
At this point Dowdall, a former Sinn Féin councillor, and his family were immediately taken into protective Garda custody. Dowdall’s evidence requires a “fundamental reappraisal of the defence strategy”, the defence said as the matter was adjourned until next Monday, when an update will be sought.
A total coward ruining lives...
The shinners have gone quiet on this
That's a great lead for anybody tracing somebody. Next you know the press will give out the climate of his new location which will give another lead.
How exposed will Hutch be in jail? Not likely to last long I am guessing. In which case, turning state witness may be a smart move in the medium to long run..
I don't get the Sinn Féin connection being hammered at every op. Nobody ever knows what someone does in their personal lives. U can think u know some1 really well but do u? FF & FG have had their fair share of scandals and look at the politicians in the USA.
JustineGreene11
Fek sake
...hide him in a foreign jail
Yeah someone asks 'What's the angle ?' Next ? Is ...who is looking to clean up their act and get into government ? 🤣 SenatorMcDowell
He just pleaded guilty to murder. There was a time when you would be sent to jail - not sent off on a taxpayer funded family holiday. Florida, here we come!
It’s probably best. What was it Gerry said about knowing the cost of being an informant?
votesinnfein 😂😂😂
What's the angle?
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