Gardaí cannot 'stand back and tolerate' level of abuse thrown at them

When asked his opinion on new guidelines for gardaí involved in high-speed chases, the president of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) said the current guidelines were not fit for purpose

Brendan O'Connor welcomed proposals before Cabinet for higher sentences for attacks on gardaí and emergency service workers. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said gardaí “are not going to fall into the trap” of over-responding to far-right protests.

Mr Harris said gardaí have to be careful to make sure their response to protests is “proportionate”.