Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

Very serious questions have arisen from the circumstances that surrounded the concert in the Phoenix Park and they must be examined urgently. I have no doubt they will be. The drink and drug-fuelled violence that ensued was appalling and horrific, and shocking for the image of Dublin and the country. The same can be said for the level of under-age drinking that occurred, with people wandering the streets out of their minds. I support the calls for the Minister for Justice and Equality to come to the House for a debate following examination of the matter by him, the Garda, the promoters and the Office of Public Works. I am not sure the Phoenix Park is suitable for a concert by such an act.