Donohoe gives ‘full support’ to Justice Minister and Garda commissioner

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris (left) with Minister for Justice Helen McEntee (Brian Lawless/PA)

Full confidence has been expressed in the Justice Minister and the head of the gardaí after they faced calls to quit following the worst rioting seen in the state for decades.

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe also cautioned against division after Garda cars, a bus and a tram were set alight, shops damaged and looted and officers attacked during violent scenes, which involved far-right elements, in Dublin last week.