Press Releases
............PRESS RELEASE.....8th October 2004............
This morning at approximately 09.15am Assistant Director of Pavee Point and Human Rights Commissioner, Martin Collins was arrested by members of An Garda Siochana while taking part in a peaceful protest at the entrance to the Little Chef restaurant at the Auburn Avenue roundabout.
Travellers and their supporters were attempting to protest at the blocking off by a large barrier of Dunsink Lane earlier this week.
Other members of Pavee Point staff were surprised by Martin's arrest as he was one of thirty individuals who were engaged in a sit-down protest when approx 20 Gardai encircled the group and pulled him out and carried him to the Garda van.
At present Martin is being held in Cabra Garda station and to the best of our knowledge has not been charged with any offence.
Pavee Point staff members at the protest are surprised and disappointed at the change in the Gardai's approach to this civil protest.
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For further information please contact Terry Battles (Information Co-ordinator) on 01 8780255 Ext 103.