Dublin Riots

Strong and visible Garda presence to be maintained in Dublin over Christmas

Helen McEntee, the Minister for Justice, has said Gardaí will have “everything available to them” to respond to future public disorder events

Helen McEntee, the Minister for Justice

A “strong” and “visible” garda presence will be maintained on the streets of Dublin throughout the Christmas period, Helen McEntee, the Minister for Justice, has said.

Speaking on her way into Cabinet on Tuesday, McEntee said she will update her ministerial colleagues on Gardai’s efforts “to restore and maintain order” since the riots in Dublin last Thursday.

The Justice Minister said she had been speaking to Garda members who responded to the incidents last week, ...