The Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said the threats and intimidation towards public representatives undermine democracy. He said it after a group of protesters wearing masks gathered outside his home last night.
Gardaí claim that they maintained a presence until the group dispersed and that no arrests were made.
“I want to thank local gardaí in Blanchardstown for their assistance yesterday,” Mr O’Gorman told RTE.
“Ireland has a strong democratic tradition, where public representatives are accessible and accountable to the public.
“We debate and sometimes disagree, but do so in a way that is fundamentally respectful.
“I know that is valued by people across this country and it is valued by politicians too.
“Threats and intimidation towards publicly elected representatives and those seeking election will undermine those essential qualities of Irish democracy.
“If we were to lose those, we would lose something very dear and not easily recovered.”
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