Heated scenes as far-right councillors heckle Independent TD at Leinster House protest

During his speech to protesters, Mr Gogarty said he had “no truck” with far-right protesters and would only be supporting the residents of Saggart involved in the demonstration

People protesting the sale of the CityWest Hotel outside Leinster House. Picture: Sam Boal / Collins Photos

There were heated scenes outside Leinster House after far-right councillors heckled an Independent TD during a protest against Government plans to buy the CityWest Hotel. 

Paul Gogarty, an Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West, visited the protest and spoke to the demonstrators to give his support for a public consultation on the Government's proposals.