Sir, – Niall Collins has shown poor judgment in writing to a judge on behalf of a convicted drug dealer and his statement in defence of his actions doesn’t measure up.
It is the job of the defence solicitor to highlight any and all exceptional circumstances surrounding criminal cases and not members of the Oireachtas.– Yours, etc,
DAVID KELLY,
Beverton Rise,
Donabate,
Co Dublin.
Sir, – In pleading to a judge not to impose a custodial sentence on a man convicted of possessing commercial quantities of drugs for sale or supply, Niall Collins TD has compromised his position as justice spokesman for Fianna Fáil.
Mr Collins said he was acting out of “compassion and concern” for the four children of the convicted drug dealer.
Where is Mr Collins’s “compassion and concern” for the victims of drug abuse? Did Mr Collins consider the victims of handbag-snatchers, burglars, counter-jumpers, muggers and a raft of other violent criminals funding the purchase of drugs? – Yours, etc,
TOM COOPER,
Templeville Road,
Templeogue,
Dublin 6W.