Calls for Defence Forces to provide extra security at Leinster House

Fianna Fáil's submission calls for additional security at Leinster House. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Defence Forces may be called upon to beef up security at Leinster House amid rising levels of aggression and abuse directed at politicians and staff.

In a submission to a taskforce on protecting politicians, the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party said the use of the Defence Forces for extra security should be “explored”.