Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)

I thank the Minister for his response. I express my condolences to the families that lost loved ones this weekend, including the Scanlons. Will the Minister assure residents in the Castleknock-Ashtown area that something like this will never be allowed to recur and that MCD will not be granted licences for future events of this type unless it can guarantee the security and safety of attendees in so far as is practicable? The tickets were expensive, €60 and upwards. Given that people spent a great deal of money in these difficult times, the least they can expect is that they, their children or loved ones can attend concerts safely.

Will the Minister elaborate on his discussions with the Garda Commissioner? Is the Commissioner satisfied that sufficient numbers of gardaí were in the vicinity of the Phoenix Park on Saturday night? If not, why?

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