The hall is a sea of mostly Caucasian folks, wearing the Palestinian keffiyeh. As soon as we were seated, and before the introductions began, we were made aware—like in any indoor public gathering in Ireland—of the safety exits. The main entry and exit way, through which the audience as well as Albanese entered, had a Garda standing. She has, after all, faced the possibility of arrest in Germany for speaking up against Israel.