Irish Examiner view: Dangerous trend poses a real risk

Security for politicians
The specifics of An Garda Síochána advice to members of the Oireachtas make for sobering reading. Picture: Collins

The specifics of An Garda Síochána advice to members of the Oireachtas make for sobering reading. Picture: Collins

The news that members of the Oireachtas have been given security advice to keep them safe should give all pause, as it underlines a dangerous trend in Irish society.

The specifics of the advice from An Garda Síochána make for sobering reading. Politicians are warned to avoid leaving or returning home at exactly the same times, avoiding walking the same routes, parking in the same spots; they are also advised to avoid empty carriages while using public transport and to wear comfortable shoes in order to be able to move quickly.

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