Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the last sentiments expressed by Senator Colm Burke and it is important to reflect them in the House. It is disgraceful that the Taoiseach would be prohibited from attending an event, whether party political, community or whatever else, due to the threat posed in a democratic republic where we fought for democracy and freedom over 100 years ago. It is a disgrace that individuals who call themselves protectors or democrats would in some way try to incite or spark dangerous situations. I refer, for example, to the incident that occurred last weekend with the Tánaiste and to the Ministers, including the current Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, who have received threats. I believe the latter received another threat this morning. Such behaviour is outrageous and disgraceful and I wish to add my condemnation of any such action.