Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I note that Dr. Coxon mentioned at a national level, the special detective unit, which I assume is a body used to investigate such crime as organised crime and subversive crime, so a lot of secrecy surrounds it. We do not actually know if investigations are taking place of the individuals. Certain individuals are inspiring all these crimes. When will we see some action on that? I understand that people have been arrested and charged with some of the arson attacks but there are people who are orchestrating the whole thing. They are not actually lighting the match, but they are encouraging everyone else to do so. When will we see some resolution of that?

I am aware of one case where someone was distributing racist literature and literature that incited hatred. It was reported to An Garda Síochána and there has not been any response. Dr. Coxon said it is important that people report stuff to An Garda Síochána. That was reported in May last year - perhaps even the year before, but it is certainly well over a year - and there has not been any response from An Garda Síochána. What is the process involved in that?

To what extent can someone obtrusively record you, in your face? Is that a breach or a potential criminal offence? What action can An Garda Síochána take in respect of that?