Risk of 'spontaneous and small' acts of disruption from far right during voting

Sources point out that while there appears to be a relatively low level of risk of an organised disruption, the threat of violence is 'bubbling away'.

Gardaí have concerns that there may be "spontaneous and small" acts of disruption from the far-right during Friday’s voting, and the subsequent count, but do not expect any large-scale, organised disorder.

The Irish Examiner understands that gardaí have identified "hotter areas", in parts of Dublin and elsewhere in the country, based on security risk assessments, where more detailed local policing plans are in place.