A controversial Love Ulster march is set to go ahead within weeks according to organiser Willie Frazer who says he has received the go ahead from gardaí in Dublin.
A garda spokesperson confirmed that a meeting took place with Mr Frazer yesterday.
The spokesperson said: "It is the policy of An Garda Síochána to seek the co-operation of those involved in organising peaceful protests and demonstrations to ensure the safety of all".
Mr Frazer says he is planning to have around 200 people marching through Dublin in protest at what he calls the lack of co-operation from the Government with the inquest into the murder of ten Protestants during the Kingsmill massacre in 1976.
He said he is planning a peaceful protest and hoping there is no trouble adding "the guards have assured us they have the resources to guarantee our safety in Dublin".
A date for the march will be announced later, he said.
A previous march in Dublin organised by Mr Frazer in 2006 resulted in a riot when gardaí were attacked by Dublin-based protesters.
A motion expressing opposition to the proposed march was tabled by Fianna Fáil councillor Jim Callaghan at the last full meeting of Dublin City Council.
However, it was not discussed and when Cllr Callaghan asked the meeting to agree it without a vote, Sinn Féin members indicated they would not be supporting it.
Cllr O'Callaghan said today that he believes the march would be provocative and unnecessary and called on Mr Frazer to ensure that it is peaceful.
He pointed out that although the Love Ulster marchers were not responsible for it, violence resulted the last time this march was held.
"I don't believe that people and businesses in Dublin should be exposed to that threat".
