Varadkar: Raves should not be allowed in Phoenix Park

Raves should not be allowed to take place in Phoenix Park, Tourism and Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has said.

Varadkar: Raves should not be allowed in Phoenix Park

He welcomed a Garda report on last month’s Swedish House Mafia concert in the park, which found serious shortcomings in how security was organised and the suitability of the venue.

Two men died of suspected drug overdoses, six people were stabbed and 40 people were hospitalised during the Jul 7 gig. There were widespread reports of drunkenness and antisocial behaviour and dozens of arrests.

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