In retrospect, the Garda Commissioner stated that it was a bad idea to disband the Garda National Public Order Unit at 7 a.m. in Coolock, Dublin, prior to riots there in July of last year, reports RTE.
But Drew Harris stated that help was provided when called for.
He was responding in response to an RTÉ Investigates program that followed protesters’ actions and demeanour throughout a six-month period of recording their opposition to migrant housing in Coolock.
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While acknowledging that there are lessons to be learnt, the Garda Commissioner insisted that the gardaà are committed to prosecuting perpetrators, reports RTE.
He stated that in order to pursue anyone seen committing crimes in the RTÉ tape from yesterday night’s show, the gardaà are looking for it.
Mr. Harris stated that he had first seen it yesterday night, but he was also upset that, despite their efforts, they had not received access to any further film from the Coolock location until they obtained a court order, reports RTE.
Twenty-six have appeared in court, and thirty-four have already been placed under custody.
Mr. Harris stated that charges are only possible if the gardaà possess the necessary evidence, and they have not yet received the RTÉ film.
In particular, the Garda Commissioner stated that they were unaware of the body-worn film, which includes extremely gruesome visuals, until lately, reports RTE.
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