Two men arrested at Dublin pro-Palestinian protest

Garda officers look on as a protest is held during the European Political Community (EPC) summit at the Convention Centre Dublin. Picture: Liam McBurney/Press Association

Two men have been arrested following confrontations at a pro-Palestinian protest in Dublin city centre on Thursday afternoon.

The men were arrested for public order offences under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 during a demonstration organised by Mothers Against Genocide.

Both were taken to a city-centre Garda station. One has been released pending completion of an Adult Caution, while the second remains in custody.

A number of people gathered at the old Central Bank plaza on Dame Street before moving to Westmoreland Street, where some minor clashes broke out.

The protest then moved to D’Olier Street, Grafton Street and Harcourt Street. 

Gardaí prevented demonstrators from accessing the quays, where restrictions are in place for the European Political Community meeting at the Convention Centre Dublin.

Later, a larger group gathered at the Spire for a separate protest organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign and People Before Profit.

An Garda Síochána said it had no further comment.