Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister agree that in demonstrations such as this, where there appears to be a minority intent on creating trouble, it is of enormous importance that the Garda Síochána is conscious of who these people are, that there is no overreaction and that innocent individuals behaving correctly do not find themselves confronted in an aggressive manner so that they feel threatened or are unnecessarily manhandled? It is of great importance that the Garda Síochána, in maintaining order, is not a cause of disorder and fear on the part of those lawfully demonstrating. In the context of the manner in which this event was policed, aside from the issues investigated by the Garda Ombudsman, is a review of policing methods being carried out and is further consideration being given to a different approach to future demonstrations? Has the Minister sought such a report from the Garda Commissioner?

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