Strip-search allegations against gardaí after Gaza protest 'entirely inaccurate', garda chief says

People taking part in the Mothers Against Genocide protest outside Leinster House in Dublin on Mothers Day, March 30. The following morning, gardaí arrested some 14 people at the scene of the demonstration. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

“Grave” allegations made by TDs in the Dáil that gardaí strip-searched women protesting for Gaza are entirely inaccurate Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said.

He has confirmed he is to write to the Ceann Comhairle about the allegations made against Gardaí in the Dáil.