Garda Commissioner to review security of politicians and staff at Leinster House

The review comes as an “appalling” protest on Wednesday — in which 13 people were arrested — sparked concerns over security at Leinster House. File photo: Gareth Chaney / Collins Photos

The Garda Commissioner is to undertake a security review of TDs, senators, their staff and people working on the Oireachtas campus, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced.

The review will seek contributions from those working in Leinster House, including media, with a final report due at the end of October. Ms McEntee has also asked officials to examine whether existing legislation is sufficient to deal with “intimidation centred on our democratic institutions”.