Micheál Martin critical of decision to hold RIC commemoration rather than 'all inclusive' event

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the State created "unnecessary controversy" by announcing a commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP), which he believes could have been avoided in an "all-inclusive event".

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the State created "unnecessary controversy" by announcing a commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP), which he believes could have been avoided in an "all-inclusive event".

A State commemoration of the RIC takes place in Dublin Castle on January 17 and has received much negative backlash, with a number of mayors and other politicians refusing to attend the event.