Coolock protests: Fires break out at site earmarked for asylum seekers

A number of fires have broken out during disturbances at a Dublin site that is due to be developed for asylum seekers.

Large numbers of Gardaí have been called in to the Crown Paints site in Coolock where construction work was due to begin this week.

Dublin Fire Brigade has said construction machinery and pallets caught fire.

Gardaí say the Malahide Road in Coolock is now closed in both directions with local diversions in place.

A spokesperson said officers were responding to a “public order incident” adding that no further details would be released while the incident is ongoing.

More than 30 Garda vehicles are now at the site.

A Dublin Fire Brigade spokesperson said officers responded to reports of “a large amount of pallets and construction machinery on fire in Coolock Retail Park” at around 10.20am this morning.

He said three fire engines and a turntable ladder were sent to tackle the blazes.

“We are working closely with An Garda Siochana and firefighting operations are underway,” the spokesperson said.

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[StephenWeafer-iiqd]

And they couldn't get a Garda car to go check on an elderly man for seven hours after his family became concerned for him the family were told there were no car available and still we get a hundred guards at the coolock protest with about 29 cars and vans ridiculous😮

[DrillsforSkills]

Ireland has the right to defend itself.

[cathydoyle]

Not one in government will listen to the concerns of the people.

[SeanT]

How come Poland were able to take 2 million Ukrainians but not a single one single male Muslim immigrant ? Why was this not an option for us ?

[roryferguson]

Got my comments deleted to. No bad language just standing up for the irish people.

[SaltySeaQueen-nnwm]

People have just HAD ENOUGH! WHEN are the Govt going to start to protect it's Citizens instead of the Invaders??? Anarchy is not just brewing, it's happening, and who can blame ordinary law abiding Citizens? When Govt refuses to listen, people ACT.

[abcschoolofenglish]

The principle established by Crotty v. An Taoiseach, asserting that significant transfers of sovereignty require public consent via a referendum, was foundational in shaping Irish constitutional law. The opt-in clause of the Lisbon Treaty was specifically designed to protect this precedent and was crucial in securing the Treaty's ratification in the second referendum. This clause, effectively owned by the Irish people, necessitates a referendum for any substantial amendments. Despite the government's discretionary powers from previous referendums, the democratic principle mandates that significant policy shifts impacting sovereignty, such as the EU Migration Pact, must be subject to direct public approval to maintain constitutional integrity and democratic legitimacy.

[BelboandLucy]

Dać każdemu policjantowi murzyna nielegalnego do domu na utrzymanie . Wtedy się zreflektuje jeden z drugim policjantem.

[sandraallen]

The centre is going ahead according to today's news

[TonyMcDonald-gslu]

The Fighting Irish havent gone away, you know! Cheers boys from USA.

[philmurphy]

Bit of a fire there tonight, can see why crown paints pulled out, building not safe.

[rayperver]

This is mary lous and michaelle Oniels, blessing. Onthe decent people of coolock.

[denisedillon]

That crown paint site has made 38 MILLION in 3 years their office is located on swords main street 38 million let that sink in ! Thats one site thats not even open yet never mind the rest and the hotels n food clothes iphones tax insurance n all theyre all driving in airways industrial estate in santry (ipas centre hub)

[fintonmainz]

An Garda Síochána are the enemies of the Irish People.
Every single Garda will be held accountable

[S_Dunne]

Must be great to have time to stand around. Would none of them think about getting a job?

[rogertempleman-edxv]

Ireland you have taken the subsidies and the benefits now take the immigrants!!!

[manal.]

all yis have clearly nothing better to do with ur lives🤣