# Sandwith Street

May

May 2023

Simon Harris: 'It's not for any of us' to question decisions of Gardaí on the ground at protests

The Justice Minister said that he has full confidence in members of the Gardaí to implement the law when policing protests.

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May 22nd 2023, 3:06 PM

Opposition TDs condemn 'vicious attack' on refugee tents after camp burned down last week

PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett said that the attack was an attempt to divide working class communities.

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May 16th 2023, 3:02 PM

Taoiseach 'horrified' by burning of refugee tents as ministers to meet gardaí over protests

Migrant groups have expressed grave concern for the safety of asylum seekers sleeping rough.

A makeshift camp for migrants on Dublin's Sandwith Street was torched on Friday night amid demonstrations.

Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman said people have the right to protest but not to 'intimidate'.

The Green Party TD said 180 beds will become available to be offered to migrants in the coming days.

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May 15th 2023, 6:00 PM

Taoiseach condemns 'violence unreservedly' after tents set on fire at homeless refugee camp

A large garda presence on the street this evening was met with anger by some protestors.

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May 13th 2023, 1:00 PM

Man charged by gardaí following rival demonstrations in Dublin yesterday

Gardaí said the man will appear before Dublin District Court later this month.

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May 13th 2023, 10:54 AM

Govt condemns 'intimidation' after clashes at tents of homeless refugees in Dublin

Some international protection applicants have been sleeping in tents in a small cul-de-sac next to a vacant apartment building.

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May 12th 2023, 8:20 PM