Issue Date: 14th August 2024
An Garda Síochána assisted the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) and contractors to enter a site for the purposes of lawful employment at Kilsallaghan, north Co. Dublin today, Wednesday 14th August 2024.
A woman (50s) was arrested for public order offences earlier today and will appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice Dublin tomorrow, Thursday 15th August 2024.
Local Gardaí continue to maintain a presence and continue to engage with those gathered peacefully at the location, and are facilitating access to and from the site.
Any Garda response in relation to evolving events is in keeping with a community policing model and graduated policing response taking into account relevant legislation and public safety.
An Garda Síochána is also aware of misinformation, disinformation and fake news in relation to the current activity taking place on the site.
While it is the responsibility of IPAS to issue specific details about IPAS centres, An Garda Síochána can confirm that it has not been involved in secretly moving international protection applicants onto this site nor are there any such applicants currently on site.
