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Gardai praised by PSNI Chief for G8 security help

  An estimated 2,000 people are likely to protest at the G8 summit in Enniskillen. A number ...
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12.40 16 Jun 2013


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Gardai praised by PSNI Chief for G8 security help

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An estimated 2,000 people are likely to protest at the G8 summit in Enniskillen.

A number of peaceful protests have been taking place in Belfast over the weekend and it was thought that the summit would attract a higher number tomorrow but according to British, PSNI and Gardai intelligence, the number if likely to be far less.   

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The Chief Constable of Northern Ireland has praised Gardai for its support in carrying out the complex G8 security operation in Co. Fermanagh.

In a security briefing this evening, the PSNI says it is fully prepared for 'all eventualities'

It says that according to their intelligence, only small numbers of protesters have come to disturb the summit.

The two day meeting of world leaders gets underway at the Lough Erne resort in Enniskillan in the morning

The US President Barack Obama is expected to touch down in Belfast at around half past eight.

Meanwhile, Motorists across Northern Ireland are being warned of road restrictions as security arrangements are in place ahead of tomorrow's G8 Summit.

The two day meeting of world leaders gets underway at the Lough Erne resort in County Fermanagh tomorrow. Demonstrations held yesterday in Belfast passed off peacefully, as hundreds of police officers and armoured vehicles lined the route.

Road restrictions are in place and anyone - residing in - or travelling through the region in the areas of South Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan are being warned to expected delays.

Belfast International Airport will be fully operational during the period surrounding the G8 summit but there will be some changes to bus services in the Enniskillen area.

 

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