John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On a point of clarification, the matters raised by Deputies Ó Fearghaíl and Mattie McGrath are in the context of gardaí protecting the other citizens who were not involved on that night and the deep concern that has been expressed by them that they would be exposed to such thuggery and activity. In the legislation quoted by the Deputies, perhaps the Government might consider that these matters, in terms of acting on court orders, should be conducted during normal business hours during the day, not under the cover of darkness.

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