Doolan- Opposes veto on protest in Dublin
Published: 7 March, 2006
Sinn Féin's Dublin South East Representative, Councillor Daithí Doolan, tonight called on Dublin City Council, "to uphold the right of residents to political assembly and protest in Dublin."
Speaking in support of a motion condemning the riots last Saturday week, Cllr. Doolan said:
"The riots we witnessed were totally wrong, no one can condone what happened in response to the 'Love Ulster' march, but to use thuggish behaviour as an excuse to restrict our rights is equally unacceptable. People have a right to march, protest, picket and demonstrate in our cities and towns. It is unacceptable that some people, including officials in City Council are attempting to use recent riots as an excuse to undermine those very rights. People either have a right to march or they do not, you can give people half rights or conditional rights.
"Last year the city centre played host to 39 marches and there was no incidents. Recent events cannot be allowed to overshadow this fact. We have fought for the right to march and I will continue to campaign against anyone who attempts to take that right away."
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