Mr. Drew Harris:

No, I do not think they had lost control at 4.30 p.m. They acted with great fortitude. At that time, the verbal abuse from these individuals was increasing. Many of these individuals indulged in very hateful speech towards the Garda members. The Garda members were regarded as representatives of the State or the Government and were on the receiving end of all of their anger and hatred but the unit did not fail.