Protesters take stand outside Bruton’s home
PROTESTERS picketed the home of Environment Minister Richard Bruton yesterday.
The incident, the latest in the Bring It To Their Doors campaign, was condemned last night.
The protest in Drumcondra, North Dublin, was organised by the Fingal Brigade Direct Action Group and Anti Eviction Flying Column.
In a statement, the group said it “aims to hold the Free State administration accountable for its attacks on the Irish working class”.
It added: “The decisions taken by the committee in the rich at Leinster House affect our families and our homes.
“It is only right those who take such decisions are held accountable in their homes.”
This was the third such protest after similar demos outside the homes of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Simon Harris.
On Saturday night a different group, understood to be made up of right-wing “Yellow Vest” activists, gathered outside the Taoiseach’s apartment in Castleknock, West Dublin.
About six protesters demonstrated at the gates to the complex.
Two Garda cars attended the scene and the group left before 10pm. They posted a short video on
Facebook declaring they were Garda yesterday and, left, Mr Bruton holding a peaceful protest against homelessness.
It is understood the Taoiseach was not at the property at the time.
Dublin Senator Neale Richmond slammed the incidents on social media.
He tweeted: “This isn’t legitimate protest, it crosses a line and should be called out.”
Last weekend, a picket was held outside Mr Harris’ home in Greystones, Co Wicklow, while his wife and young child were inside.
The minister said he believed the group had identified where he lived by following his wife and daughter.
He added: “I first of all felt guilty, which is a horrible thing to feel, that my job brought these people to our home.
“This was not a protest, this was a clear attempt to intimidate me and my neighbours. I think it was intimidation.
“It felt like a violation, violation.” it was a