Justice minister 'got different response' than Simon Harris when pictured with gardaí

Justice Minister Helen McEntee had faced criticism after she was photographed with gardaí walking down Talbot St, Dublin, following the assault on US tourist Stephen Termini. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that she may have received a “different response” when she was pictured with gardaí in Dublin city centre compared to when interim justice minister Simon Harris was photographed in a similar situation.

Ms McEntee had faced criticism after she was photographed with gardaí walking down Talbot St following the assault on US tourist Stephen Termini.