Micheál Martin fears "lone wolf type attack" in Ireland after Trump assassination attempt

Mr Martin said politicians and Ministers "can never be too careful" as Gardaí [police] "continually review security arrangements."

The Fianna Fáil leader said it was the decision of An Garda Síochába as to whether politicians required additional security.

Speaking in Kenya, Mr Martin added that while some political figures "have higher levels of threat" there is an underlying fear of "a lone wolf type attack."

It comes following the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday during a rally in Pennsylvania as well as two days of unrest in Coolock.

As many as 200 people gathered at the former Crown Paints factory on Tuesday in continuation of their protest from Monday.

Uniformed gardaí, including members of the Public Order Unit, maintained a watchful presence throughout the day in preparation for further clashes involving demonstrators.

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Scene of violence in Coolock, Dublin at anti-immigration protests.

Earlier on Tuesday, a large clean-up operation was carried out to clear the road of broken bottles, rocks, metal poles and other missiles which were thrown at Gardaí on Monday.

Nineteen people have appeared before the courts charged with a range of public order offences following the disorderly scenes.

The Malahide road was closed as a result of the fires and protestors at the premises where work to host refugees at the site was set to commence this week.
 
Protestors have objected to the disused warehouse being redeveloped to house asylum seekers with a camp set up several months ago to prevent workers from getting access to the site.

Members of the public order unit wearing helmets and carrying shields were pelted with bricks, resorting to pepper spray to restrain protestors before making arrests.

Speaking to media in Kenya, Mr Martin said Gardaí were keeping politicians safety "under review."

Mr Martin kicked off his four-day visit to Kenya and Ethiopia on Tuesday, meeting with the President of Kenya, William Ruto in Nairobi.

Delighted to meet President William Ruto at the start of my trip to Kenya.

Discussed the deep connections between our nations, our shared commitment on climate action, and our important work on peace and security in the region. ⁦@WilliamsRuto⁩ pic.twitter.com/JZju4DqjrY

— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) July 16, 2024

* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.