Dublin Chamber condemns riots in the city centre

Friday, 24th November 2023: In response to the events that took place in Dublin City Centre on the 23rd of November 2023, CEO Mary Rose Burke made the following statement on behalf of Dublin Chamber: “Dublin Chamber condemns the events that took place in the city centre last night subsequent to yesterday’s harrowing assault. Our sympathies are with the victims of this attack and we wish them a full and speedy recovery. 

What happens in the heart of the city affects all of Dublin. Public safety is a cornerstone of any civic society, and any threat to it must be dealt with swiftly. We welcome the statement by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, last night stating that "the scenes we are witnessing this evening in our city centre cannot and will not be tolerated... We will not tolerate a small number using an appalling incident to spread division.”

We have been in communication with senior members of An Garda Siochana this morning and have offered the Chamber’s full support. We are meeting with Dublin City Council today at lunchtime. We commend the Gardai and other emergency workers, local authority staff, public transport staff and indeed many of the staff of member companies last night for the professionalism displayed in handling the events that took place, without which the situation would have become much worse. 

Work to repair the physical damage to the city centre has begun. Over the next few days, we will be discussing the impact of recent events and considering what measures are needed to ensure that they do not reoccur. This discussion continues a dialogue we have had with Government, both national and local, and at the highest level, regarding the challenges of ensuring that Dublin is a safe place for all, and where everyone can enjoy all the many amenities that the city has to offer.”

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For further information, please contact:

Órla Mannion | Public Affairs Manager | Dublin Chamber | orla@dublinchamber.ie

About Dublin Chamber: Dublin Chamber is Ireland’s largest chamber of commerce with over 1,300 member companies. It is the most representative and broadly-based business group in the Greater Dublin Area, providing representation and networking services. Its policy work focuses on developing the Dublin region’s infrastructure & transport, promoting competitiveness, and improving local governance. Dublin Chamber is also one of the oldest chambers of commerce in the world, tracing its origins back to 1782.