Eamonn Maloney (Dublin South West, Labour)

I thank the Minister for his frank reply. As to attributing blame, the promoters have made efforts to distract attention from their responsibilities and divert it towards the Office of Public Works, the Garda and Dublin City Council. I do not accept that, as those groups' responsibility in this matter is minimal.

The Minister has reservations in terms of what he can say, given the legal position, but I concur with his comments on those who injure people etc. in that the law should take its normal course. The law applies equally to those who made money from the concert and those who committed offences there. The promoters have questions to answer, as they were responsible for the concert and its security. Had there been proper security, we would not be having this discussion. MCD should not be granted further licences, given the loss of life at this event.

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