Councillors ‘proud’ after bank protest arrests

Two Cork City councillors, who were among five anti-property tax protesters arrested yesterday for occupying a bank, say they are proud of their actions.

Socialist Party Cllr Mick Barry and Cllr Ted Tynan of the Workers’ Party were arrested for refusing to leave the Bank of Ireland branch on St Patrick’s Street during a lunchtime protest.

They were arrested for a breach of the peace under Section 6 of the Public Order Act, and were cautioned at the Bridewell Garda Station, before being released without charge.