Dublin Riots

Mary Lou McDonald: Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner should resign immediately

More than 30 people were scheduled to appear before the courts on Friday, charged with offences relating to the misuse of drugs, theft and public order

Following an incident at an inner city school, large crowds gathered in the city centre. Picture: Fergal Philips

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris should resign in the wake of riots in Dublin city centre on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters near the scene of a knife attack and subsequent violent disorder in the city, Ms McDonald said: “They should resign, both of them.

“We clearly now need a change in government, but also a change in leadership of An Garda Síochana.”

On Thursday evening, following ...