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Case No. 15372Electoral offence (election posters without publisher details) · Co. Dublin

Gardaí investigate anti-immigration election posters in Ashtown, Dublin

Gardaí have launched enquiries into election posters in Ashtown, Dublin, that carry the words 'NO MORE IMMIGRANTS' and do not include the publisher's name and address, which is required by law. The posters were shared on social media in the days before the report, and gardaí received at least one complaint. It is unclear who erected the posters, and no suspect has been named or charged. The latest reported development is that the garda enquiry began, as reported on 26 November 2024.

  1. Reported26 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The posters carry the words 'NO MORE IMMIGRANTS' over most of the poster.
Where
The posters were erected in Ashtown, Dublin, in the West Dublin area.
When
The posters were shared on social media in the days before the report of 26 November 2024.
Cause
The posters do not include the name and address of the publisher, which is required by law.
Investigation
  • Gardaí received at least one complaint about the posters and have started enquiries into them.
  • It is unclear who erected the posters.
Other details
  • The article names John Forde only as the candidate whose surname appears on the posters.
  • Dublin City Council says omitting publisher details from an election poster is an offence.
Charges
No suspect has been named or charged.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe posters carry the words 'NO MORE IMMIGRANTS' over most of the poster. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe garda enquiries concern election posters in Ashtown, Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe posters were shared on social media in recent days before the report. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe posters do not include the name and address of the publisher, which is required by law. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received at least one complaint about the posters and have started enquiries. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they are carrying out enquiries into posters erected in the West Dublin area. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIt is unclear who the posters were erected by. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDublin City Council says omitting publisher details from an election poster is an offence. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Nov2024
    Reportedthejournal.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch enquiries into 'divisive' anti-immigration election posters in Dublin

    First report of the garda enquiry. It names no suspect; the article says it is unclear who erected the posters, and John Forde is named only as the candidate whose surname appears on them.