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IRELAND. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BACKED BY 64% IN LIMERICK, POLL

a Fine Gael-organised survey found that 64% of people in Limerick would support the re-introduction of capital punishment for the murder of members of the security forces.

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a Fine Gael-organised survey found that 64% of people in Limerick would support the re-introduction of capital punishment for the murder of members of the security forces. Deputy Michael Noonan said the controversy over the early release of those convicted of killing Detective Garda Jerry McCabe probably influenced the response.
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  • (Sources: The Irish Examiner, 22/03/2005)