Madam, - I am deeply shocked to learn that the Minister for Justice,Equality and Law Reform, Mr Michael McDowell, has refused an AmnestyInternational research mission access to prisons in Ireland. Thisdecision places us in the company of Israel, Turkey, China, and Egypt,who have also refused Amnesty access to their prisons. Does Mr McDowellhave something to hide? Yours, etc.,
Allihies,
Beara,
Co. Cork.