Arrests as former US president Joe Biden makes surprise Dublin visit

Protesters gather in Dublin ahead of the visit of Joe Biden on Tuesday. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

A small number of arrests have been made as former US president Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday.

Mr Biden was joined by former first lady Jill Biden as they attended a ceremony during which their son, Hunter Biden, was awarded the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse.