Arrest made at protest in Tipp

Gardaí have arrested on male (aged in his 20s) during the course of a public gathering at the entrance of a construction site in Clonmel, this Tuesday.

The arrested male is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda station in the Co Tipperary area.

Separately, a Garda patrol vehicle has been damaged at the site this afternoon, and has had its tyres slashed.

Investigations are ongoing.

An Garda Síochána respects the right for citizens to exercise their constitutional rights; this right does not extend to breaches of criminal law, the interference with the rights of other citizens to carry out their daily activities, or to attack members of An Garda Síochána.

Any Garda activity in relation to evolving events involves a graduated policing response taking into account relevant legislation and public safety, with enforcement as a last resort.