Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
112. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the plans by a group (details supplied) to organise a meeting in Limerick in June 2016; and her plans to counteract such hate groups and to stop persons from travelling here in order to incite hatred. [15550/16]
View answerI am advised by the Garda Authorities that they are aware of proposals for such an event and that the appropriate liaison has taken place in this regard. The persons concerned have been requested to notify An Garda Síochána if the event is scheduled to proceed in order to ensure that an assessment can be made of any policing requirements and that the necessary policing arrangements can be planned and put in place. The Garda Authorities will continue to monitor the situation. The Deputy will appreciate that as with all such events the arrangements for policing are operational matters for An Garda Síochána. The purpose of Garda arrangements is to ensure that lawful meetings, demonstrations or protests can take place, that peaceful and lawful activities can be carried out and that, in such circumstances, general public safety and order can be supported.
