Policing of protests

Summary

Deputy Coppinger asked why protesters were being attacked by Gardaí and sought follow-up. The Tánaiste said peaceful protest is lawful, that he was not familiar with the specific incident, and that concerns could be raised through the proper mechanisms.

Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity

Why are protestors being attacked by the Garda?

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Simon Harris The Tánaiste Fine Gael

I believe very much in protest in a democracy, that is, protest obviously within the law. I also believe our gardaí generally do a very good job in this country. I am not familiar with the protest the Deputy mentioned. I truthfully am not.

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Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity

I hope the Tánaiste looks into it.

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Simon Harris The Tánaiste Fine Gael

If anyone has any concerns on that, there are mechanisms by which they can be raised. However, protest is absolutely lawful in this country, that is, peaceful protest. It takes place and is an important part of a healthy democracy.

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