Protests in Coolock, Dublin against housing international protection applicants result in arrests and criticism of garda response.

In July, violent protests in Coolock, Dublin, sparked by plans to house international protection applicants at a former factory site led to public concerns being raised with the Department of Justice. Over a dozen arrests were made and 41 pieces of correspondence were sent to the department. Critics questioned the gardaí's response to the protests and their protection during disorder, with some arguing they were too aggressive. The legal aid provided to those charged and the location of the proposed centre for international protection applicants were also addressed in the correspondence.

August 24, 2024
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