Arrests after protestors clash with Gardai at site earmarked for asylum seekers

Gardai have said that officers remain at the scene of serious public order incident at a site in north Dublin that is due to be developed to house asylum seekers.

A number of people have been arrested after disturbances which followed protests at the site.

A spokesperson said: "There is a significant Garda presence in place, which includes several Garda Public Order Units.

"Several people have been arrested, and are currently in custody at Garda stations in Dublin, pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

"The Malahide Road at Coolock is currently closed in both directions, and local diversions are in place. It is the intention to re-open the Malahide Road as soon as it safe to do so.

"This operation remains ongoing."