Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has said he was “not happy at all” wiht a party councillor who has‍ taken legal‌ proceedings to try to stop a Dublin ⁤gig by punk-rap duo Bob Vylan.

Mr Collins⁤ said⁢ he will be speaking to ‌Linda de Courcy because of her objection ⁣to the license of Vicar Street saying‌ it cannot be done in Independent Ireland’s name. The TD‌ said he ⁢could not stand over ‍a business losing its licence and the threat that could pose to up to 100 ‌people’s jobs.

Ms de Courcy, ‍a South Dublin county councillor, told Dublin District⁢ Court on Monday that she was there​ on ​behalf of party TD Ken ​O’Flynn and would ⁢be objecting to Vicar Street’s ‌dance and music ⁤licence. She added that it was due to serious ⁢concerns regarding the scheduled performance.

Bob Vylan sparked controversy at their Glastonbury performance in summer when thay‍ led chants​ of “death,death to the ⁣IDF” ​in reference to the Israel Defense Forces and the war ‍in Gaza.

The ⁤pro-Palestine⁢ duo​ are⁢ due to ‍play a headline show at Vicar ​Street, Dublin, on November 26th​ as part of their We Won’t Go Quietly tour.

Mr Collins said‍ that he only became aware of the legal ⁣bid ‌when⁣ it was reported by ‍the media⁣ on Monday evening.

“I ​certainly will be ⁤honest with you, I am not happy.‌ Independent Ireland are not happy, and it can’t ‌be done ‌in our name,” Mr Collins said.