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Taoiseach: what happened in Coolock was utterly reprehensible, despicable and sheer thuggery

Jamie O'Hara
Jamie O'Hara

12:15 16 Jul 2024


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More arrests are expected today after 15 people appeared in court charged with public order offences when a protest in North Dublin turned violent.

Rocks and missiles were hurled at Gardai at a site earmarked for asylum seekers.

Simon Harris says those involved can’t call themselves protestors:

"I'm somewhat perplexed that this morningstill hear in media and political discourse a reference to 'protesters'. Just to be very clear, when you decide to use a petrol bomb, you lose your right to be called a protester, and I'm not quite sure why we have decided to in any manner or means legitimise in any way, shape or form, the actions of people who engage in sheer thuggery."


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