Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2012
184. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received the Garda Commissioners report regarding incidences that occurred at a concert in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, on 8 July 2012; if so, if he will outline the recommendations made in the report; the steps being taken to mitigate against the reoccurrence of such incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53172/12]
View answerOn 2 August this year I received a report from the Garda Commissioner on the review carried out by An Garda Síochána arising from the incidents which took place at the concert in the Phoenix Park on Saturday 7 July. The full review contains extensive operational details and, in keeping with normal practice in these matters, it would not be appropriate to put these into the public domain. However, a covering letter from the Commissioner set out conclusions and lessons to be learned from the review as well as proposed responses and I published that letter at the time. I welcomed the Commissioner's frank and specific conclusions as to the lessons to be learned for the future planning and management of such events, as well as the commitment of An Garda Síochána to do everything within its power, and to work with all the parties involved, to ensure that there is no repetition of the type of incidents which took place at the Phoenix Park concert.
In this regard I understand that a number of de-briefing meetings have taken place between An Garda Síochána and the event organisers and that these meetings are ongoing with all parties continuing to work together to address the issues identified. In particular, and arising from the review, a series of measures were put in place involving all the parties concerned which helped to ensure that the subsequent concerts held at Marlay Park took place without the difficulties experienced at the Phoenix Park.
