Ciara Phelan: Government must be better prepared to tackle Ireland's far-right 'minority'

There have been more than enough red flags but it appears those in Leinster House were unaware how quickly the far-right rhetoric could escalate into destruction

A Garda car on fire during Thursday's rioting. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

The actions of the thugs that have left the country reeling and the image of Ireland abroad tarnished should come as no real surprise to those who have been paying attention.

Government ministers including the Taoiseach have publicly commented about the post-Covid nastiness that has emerged. That anti-establishment mindset has intensified.