Differences deepen between frontline gardaí and Garda HQ over deployment of public order units to quell disorder

A youngster throws a bottle towards gardai during a stand off with protesters at the former site of the Crown Paints factory in Coolock, north Dublin.

Differences have deepened between frontline gardaí and Garda HQ over the deployment of public order units to quell disorder in north Dublin on Monday.

It comes as the Garda Representative Association is waiting to hear back from Garda Commissioner Drew Harris after formally requesting an “urgent meeting” to discuss the security of its members in Coolock.