I was concerned for the safety of the Tánaiste, Garda inspector tells Jobstown trial

A garda inspector has told the trial of seven men charged with falsely imprisoning former Tánaiste Joan Burton that he was concerned for her safety during a water charge protest in November 2014.

Solidarity TD Paul Murphy (aged 34) along with South Dublin Councillors Michael Murphy (aged 53) and Kieran Mahon (aged 39) and four other men have pleaded not guilty to falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her advisor Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014.