No 'overarching conspiracy' linking arson attacks, committee to hear

Firefighters tackle a blaze at Crooksling, Dublin, last month. Picture: Dublin Fire Brigade/X/Twitter

There is no “overarching conspiracy” linking a series of arson attacks on accommodation either earmarked or rumoured to be used for asylum seekers, an Oireachtas committee is set to hear.

Deputy Garda Commissioner Shawna Coxon will tell the Oireachtas Justice Committee on Tuesday that all arson incidents reported in recent months are being examined by the Special Detective Unit, to “determine if there is any commonality” regarding those events.