Violence denied us a chance to scrutinise the marchers’ real agenda

I LISTENED to the radio with horror as events unfolded in Dublin last Saturday.

Families Acting for Innocent Relatives and the Love Ulster tour had come to the capital and, as a republican, I support their constitutional right to assemble peaceably and without arms.

I had hoped that those protesting would do so as well. After all, they weren’t trying to parade through an estate to antagonise the residents. Alas, a substantial element was intent on trouble. FAIR’s reason for marching would not be looked at. Genuine voices of protest would not be heard.