"Irish officials queried the decision of UK port authorities to question famous Irish folk singer Christy Moore in 2004, amid a rise of similar complaints relating to anti-terrorism measures."
"The singer-songwriter said he was stopped by officers and detained for more than two hours after he got off a ferry from Dublin in the Welsh port of Holyhead in October of that year."
Irish officials queried the decision by UK port authorities to question Christy Moore in 2004. The questioning occurred amid a rise in similar complaints about the application of anti-terrorism measures. Christy Moore, a well-known Irish folk singer-songwriter, reported being stopped by officers and detained for more than two hours after disembarking a ferry from Dublin. The incident took place at the Welsh port of Holyhead in October 2004. Irish officials sought explanations for the decision, reflecting concern about security procedures and treatment of travellers between Ireland and the UK during that period.
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