Gardaí being told 'go out and do your best' when dealing with far-right protests

The remains of a camp in Sandwith St, Dublin, following a protest on Friday night where it was dismantled and later set alight. Makeshift tents had been erected in a laneway being used by homeless migrants.

Frontline gardaí say they are being told to “go out and do your best” when dealing with far-right groups engaged in anti-immigration protests.

The Garda Representative Association said there was a “lack of confidence” among members in responding to the type of scenes that marred Dublin at the weekend.