Security

Justice Minister Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris undertake Leinster House security review

A report from the Commissioner is due by the end of next month

Justice Minister Helen McEntee speaks to the media

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has asked the Garda Commissioner to conduct a security review of the Oireachtas campus, including protection of TDs, senators and other people working on the premises.

The announcement comes days after a mock gallows was brought to a protest outside Leinster House on the first day back after the summer recess.

The protests were criticised across the political spectrum, and calls have been made to review security measures around the site ...