Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to be quizzed on policing of Coolock protests

The GRA said it was “extremely fortunate” uniform members did not suffer serious injuries from missiles, including glass bottles and bricks, thrown at them by people engaged in the violence. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins 

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is to be questioned about the policing of the Coolock protests and disorder by the Policing Authority when he appears before a scheduled public meeting on Thursday.

The commissioner has already briefed authority chair Elaine Byrne in advance of the meeting.