A garda inspector has told the trial of three gardaí charged with beating a ‘Reclaim the Streets’ protestor on the head with their batons in May 2002 that, as far as he knew, no order was given that day for the use of batons.

Tomorrow should be a day of celebration — not confrontation.

Crowds have gathered outside Pearse Street Garda station for this evening's protest by the “Reclaim the Streets” Group.