Justice Minister concerned funeral of Vincent Ryan will spark paramilitary display

The Justice Minister says she is concerned there may be a paramilitary display at the funeral of Vincent Ryan tomorrow.

Mr Ryan was shot in an apparent gangland style assassination in Dublin last week.

Although he was a staunch republican, his family say he will not have a military funeral.

When his brother Alan was buried - balaclava clad men & women in paramilitary uniforms, accompanied the hearse.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald says gardaí have been in contact with the family ahead of the funeral.

"That obviously is a concern and the public, I believe, are appalled at those type of displays.

"An Garda Síochána will take every step possible to ensure that there is a dignified funeral.

"Certainly the public do not want to see that kind of display, sometimes it is quite difficult, but I believe the Garda Commissioner has been in contact with the family and they have expressed their wishes to her."