Dublin rioters could face jail terms of up to 10 years, justice minister says

A bus on fire on O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre after violent scenes unfolded following an attack on Parnell Square East where five people were injured, including three young children. 

The Minister for Justice has said the "violent thugs and criminals" who engaged in disorder in Dublin last night could face up to ten years in prison.

Some 34 people have been arrested following “huge destruction by a riotous mob” in Dublin, the garda commissioner said on Friday morning.