Offaly TD Warns Garda Protection For TDs Could Affect Public Access

Michael Healy Rae was attached in Dublin earlier this week.

Giving TDs garda protection will impact the public's ability to see democracy in real time.

That's the view of Fianna Fail Offaly TD Tony McCormack, after the assault of Independent deputy Michael Healy Rae in Dublin this week.

A man in his 50s is set to appear before Dublin District Court in connection with the incident.

Deputy McCormack says it's now an ongoing discussion within the Dail:

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