Heated scenes as far-right councillors heckle Independent TD at Leinster House protest

During his speech to protesters, Mr Gogarty said he had “no truck” with far-right protesters and would only be supporting the residents of Saggart involved in the demonstration

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025 - 13:45

Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter

There were heated scenes outside Leinster House after far-right councillors heckled an Independent TD during a protest against Government plans to buy the CityWest Hotel.

Paul Gogarty, an Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West, visited the protest and spoke to the demonstrators to give his support for a public consultation on the Government's proposals.

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