Justice minister rejects claims protesters were cavity-searched

Clare O'Connor (right), from Mothers Against Genocide, taking part in a pro-Palestine demonstration outside Leinster House in Dublin. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The justice minister has rejected claims that Gaza protesters removed from outside Leinster House were cavity-searched by gardaí.

However, the claims were repeated at the latest Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in the city at the weekend.