The Justice Minister is backing senior Gardai in their approach to handling the policing of far-right protests.
Despite calls for a crackdown on extremists following violent demonstrations outside the Dail on Wednesday, Gardai say they will continue to operate a 'graduated response' to public gatherings.
In a statement issued to the Sunday Times last night, Minister Helen McEntee said 'we have to trust the judgement of Gardai on the ground on a particular day'.
A review of security for politicians and staff at Leinster House is currently underway, with a report due by the end of October.
