John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I share and note the Taoiseach's concern articulated earlier in the week about protests outside the homes of politicians. The Taoiseach would have had no notice from me of the issue I wish to raise so I will happily to wait for a detailed written answer. What is the legal position about the wearing of masks and balaclavas at protests? Is there a legal position on it? Is it legal? How does the Taoiseach view it? Is the Government minded to look at that? I cannot think of any good reason aside from a pandemic why someone would want to cover his or her face in a public protest or place.

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