In the latter, where gardaí are aware ahead of time an eviction or repossession is taking place, a risk assessment must be carried out by the local district officer.
In the case of a spontaneous eviction, where gardaí are called to an eviction without prior notice, a “dynamic risk assessment” should be employed, ideally using the same criteria. At one stage, a group supporting the squatters formed a line in front of the property. Gardaí moved these people and stood in front of the building, resulting in them being hemmed in by the protesters. This lasted for several tense minutes, before protesters moved to let gardaí out.The question also arises as to what, if any, regulations, apply to these eviction agents. Those present on Wednesday did not wear visible ID as required of other security personnel.
Textbook example of false reporting. The headline claims, without a shred of evidence that the Garda intention was to 'prevent violence', glossing over the fact that gardaí stood by while thugs vandalised property and threatened people.