Garda Commissioner Drew Harris defends garda’s response to incidents in Coolock in Dublin

The transcript discusses the operational decisions and deployment strategies of the Guardia in response to public disorder. It highlights the initial deployment of almost 200 Guardia, both in public order and uniformed roles, to manage the situation. The response to scenes of destruction is addressed, noting the quick mobilization of uniformed Guardia across the city. The transcript also covers the control measures taken, including the temporary lockdown of a public office to protect it from violent protesters, and the precautionary measures implemented to handle a mobile group of individuals intent on causing disorder.

What was the primary focus of the initial operational decisions?

• To close down public offices

• To assess the situation and ensure proportionate deployment

• To increase the number of Guardi

• To negotiate with protesters

How many Guardi were deployed to manage the disorder?

• 200

• 150

• 100

• 250

What was a significant issue with the Guardi's response to the destruction?

• They arrived too early

• They were not in uniform

• They arrived too late

• They did not have enough personnel

What precautionary measure was taken at the Coulokardi Station?

• The station was reinforced with additional personnel

• The station was evacuated

• The station was relocated

• The station gates were closed

Why was the Coulokardi Station effectively shut down?

• For maintenance work

• Because of a lack of staff

• To protect it from violent protesters

• Due to a power outage