Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am speaking in the context of the amendment regarding protesting at Leinster House. I am drawing comparisons with the concerning developments in the United States. We saw what happened on 6 January 2020 and the challenges and concerns there. We have to be careful.

I urge the Minister to reflect and take on board the concerns about the need to be able to protest in the vicinity of Leinster House. That is important from a democratic perspective.