Statement: Removal of Unauthorised Structures at UCD on Public Land

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and University College Dublin (UCD) respect and uphold the right to peaceful and lawful protest.  However, due to significant safety concerns and a number of serious incidents, action was required to address unauthorised structures erected on public lands as part of this protest. Today, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council with the assistance of An Garda Síochána removed these structures from public lands at UCD, adjacent to the R183 Regional Road.

This measure was taken in accordance with statutory responsibilities and in the interest of public safety, with our priority being the protection of the public and the proper maintenance of public lands. The structures on this site posed serious risks to personal safety and created unacceptable environmental hazards, given the absence of adequate facilities to support prolonged use.

We acknowledge the assistance of An Garda Síochána and UCD in bringing this matter to a safe conclusion.