In the Press: Muscat’s decision on political responsibility will be ‘without fear or favour’

The Times of Malta

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat hints that head will roll over the shooting incident involving Manuel Mallia’s driver, saying he would act “without fear of favour” when he receives the findings of the inquiry into the affair. Joseph Muscat is expected to receive the inquiry report today, two weeks after appointing three retired judges to probe allegations of an attempted cover-up. He has promised to publish the report.

In-Nazzjon

A phone-call made by Manuel Mallia’s driver Paul Sheehan to the police control room reveals that Sheehan shot at driver Stephen Smith while he was on the phone with the control room. The newspaper reveals it has in its possession recordings of all the phone calls Sheehan made before, during and after the shooting.

L-Orizzont

Deputy prime minister Louis Grech is confident that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will be taking the decisions to be taken over the Sheehan shooting incident, hinting further that heads are set to roll.

The Malta Independent

84% of the Malta Independent readers agree that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat should sack Home Affairs Minister Manuel Mallia over the shooting incident. The poll was hosted on its website and 84.23% said Muscat should fire Mallia.