Several have taken place outside politicans' homes recently.
New laws are being proposed that would make protesting outside someone's home a criminal offence.
It follows a number of pickets outside politicians houses in recent months.
The legislastion could see fines and jail time for those involved in targeted protests within 200 metres of a property.
Senator Malcolm Byrne says someone's private home should be a safe place
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