Concerns raised over Garda efforts to obtain media images of Dublin riots

A bus on fire on O’Connell Street in Dublin city centre after violent scenes unfolded following an attack on Parnell Square East. Picture: PA

An Garda Síochána's pursuit of court orders to seize images taken by media photographers during the Dublin riots is gravely concerning, the National Union of Journalists has warned.

The PA news agency has become the latest outlet compelled to hand over pictures taken of the city centre disorder on November 23 after investigating gardaí secured an order from a Dublin District Court judge.