This first appeared on the Pensive Quill and is published with permission
Modern journalists are largely (with some honourable exceptions) defined by two characteristics. One is a studiously-cultivated, carefully-curated ironclad-stupidity.
It doesn’t matter how many cops you have, or what powers of search and seizure you give them, if criminals understand that getting caught is just a case of save-scumming, but in real life.
“I think it is very important to protect the identity of sources.”
At the bottom of this statement, you will find a court order granted to An Garda Síochána in June of last year.
A “serious assault”.
Investigations are ongoing.
The search operation was carried out this morning.
We can safely assume that the bulk of the votes which re-elected him came from Fine Gael TDs and Councillors
“The suspect is now in custody.”
Investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí are investigating.