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

flag 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. flag Over a dozen arrests were made and 41 pieces of correspondence were sent to the department. flag Critics questioned the gardaí's response to the protests and their protection during disorder, with some arguing they were too aggressive. flag The legal aid provided to those charged and the location of the proposed centre for international protection applicants were also addressed in the correspondence.

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