The Government has approved plans for gardai to be able to order people to remove face coverings during protests. The proposal comes after a rise in violent demonstrations where some attendees have covered their faces.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has received Government approval to provide powers for gardai to direct the removal of face coverings during protests.
The proposal comes in response to a rise in violent protests over the past year where some attendees covered their faces with balaclavas and masks.READ MORE - Helen McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge of alleged Russian spy still in Irish parliament READ MORE - 'I'm not sure how anyone could survive on that pay.
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