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Paramilitarism and State offences law

Summary

Patrick O’Donovan asks whether the Offences Against the State Acts can address paramilitary conduct at a Dublin funeral; the Taoiseach says the Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister are dealing with the incident.

In light of the recent display of paramilitarism at a funeral in Dublin, does the Taoiseach believe the Offences Against the State Acts is robust enough to deal with these goings on? Are there plans to amend this legislation?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

This matter is being dealt with by the Garda Commissioner who is well aware of the implications of this incident and of the comments of the Minister for Justice and Equality who found these actions reprehensible in the extreme.

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