Two men arrested for alleged public order offences during protest outside Heuston Station
The group of about 20 people, some carrying Irish flags, had blocked the road in both directions, as well as the Luas tracks outside the Dublin railway station, leading to delays for commuters.
The road has since reopened after the gathering, which 'included adults and young children' dispersed, a garda spokesperson said.
Gardaí attended and monitored the public gathering in the Dublin 8 area shortly before 7pm this evening.
"During the course of the gathering two males, aged in their 20s and 40s, were arrested for alleged public order offences and are currently detained at a Garda Station in Dublin under the Public Order Act.'
They added: 'There is a constitutional right to assemble peaceably, subject to statutory provisions. An Garda Síochána respects the right of citizens to exercise their constitutional rights subject to statutory provisions, including the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1984 amongst other legislation.'
Motorists had been advised to avoid St John's Road West outside the station as a demonstrators are 'blocking all roads and the Luas Red Line', Dublin City Council's Traffic Management Centre said.
Red Line Luas services had already been operating with delays this evening due to an earlier medical emergency at Blackhorse, with operators advising commuters to allow for 'additional travel time' as the service is regulated. Dublin Bus services were honouring Luas tickets during the disruption.
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