Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Arson Attacks: Discussion
James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
Mr. Malone mentioned that there have been no attacks apprehended in mid-flight. In other words, they either did not happen or were entirely successful. Is he satisfied that there are reporting channels? If there are, are they adequate? I refer to a situation where a member of the community becomes aware, through online media, having their ear to the ground or whatever that there is a rumour of an attack on a particular place. I have heard it said in connection with recent incidents in Celbridge and Leixlip in my constituency but also around the country that people who wanted to forewarn the Garda have struggled. They wanted to say the Garda should keep an eye on a place because there is an issue. Does Ms McDonald want to answer that? As far as she is aware, is there a channel in place?
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