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Simon Harris on "blue flu": "Regrettable and unnecessary"

"I think it would be highly regrettable and unnecessary...' if there is a blue flu later this year", so says Simon Harris, addressing an action that Garda officers are considering to take during US President Joe Biden’s visit next week. Minister for Justice and Higher and Further Education joined Kieran today on the show to discuss the issue as well as the notion of arming guards with tasers.

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16.30 6 Apr 2023


Simon Harris on "blue flu": "Regrettable and unnecessary"


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16.30 6 Apr 2023


"I think it would be highly regrettable and unnecessary...' if there is a blue flu later this year", so says Simon Harris, addressing an action that Garda officers are considering to take during US President Joe Biden’s visit next week.

Minister for Justice and Higher and Further Education joined Kieran today on the show to discuss the issue as well as the notion of arming guards with tasers.


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