Policing Authority told some protesters in Coolock, opposed to use of former Crown Paints factory, had genuine concerns but were ‘infiltrated’ by ‘troublemakers’
Policing Authority told some protesters in Coolock, opposed to the use of former Crown Paints factory, had genuine concerns but were ‘infiltrated’ by ‘troublemakers’Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. He said an estimated 300 international protection applicant accommodation centres were planned nationally, with approximately 78 planned for the Dublin area.
At a public meeting of the Policing Authority in Dublin on Thursday, Mr Harris was asked by authority member Paul Mageean there were negotiations with the Garda when other State agencies were planning new IPA accommodation centres or if the Garda was “simply presented with the problem”.‘Sharing a room with eight people... It’s not easy’: Asylum seekers upset at sudden move from Galway to Dublin
“I won’t say we’re presented with the problem, but sometimes we’re presented with ‘this is what’s happening’,” said Mr Harris. “I just think, given recent events, and the care that needs to be taken, that the policing impact of , and managing the policing operation, should be a very significant factor in the timing of these matters.
Mr Harris said an estimated 300 international protection applicant accommodation centres were planned nationally, with approximately 78 planned for the Dublin area. He noted in many places such centres had been opened with no violence breaking out.
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