Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South Central was today speaking following the weekend pedestrianisation of College Green as ‘Notre Dame Street’. He began, ‘Last weekend we saw the pedestrianisation of College Green as part of the festivities around the American Football game in Lansdowne Road. This is not the first time the council have put…
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STATEMENT: Costello calls for de-escalation following the deployment of armed Gardaí, saying “we need Gardaí on the street, but not armed Gardaí”
Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Justice Spokesperson, was today speaking following the announcement of the deployment of armed gardaí units in Dublin City. He began, “We have all been shocked by the upsurge in crime witnessed on the streets of Dublin. These recent attacks are completely unacceptable and require an immediate and appropriate response. Today…
WATCH: Statement on LGBTQI+ Rights.
Full Transcript: We are celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality. It is an important milestone to remember how far we have come in many ways. The fact that the disregard of historical offences has taken so long is also a reminder of how far we have yet to go. Like other speakers,…