Coolock riots: Drew Harris hadn't seen footage until RTÉ documentary

Gardaí detain protesters after a number of fires were started at the former site of the Crown Paints factory in Coolock, north Dublin. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said Thursday night was the first time he saw footage of the far-right riots in Coolock which was broadcast on television.

The commissioner said this was despite putting appeals out in July for footage and making approaches to those responsible for the security of those premises.