There was a night of unrest after crowds gathered in Dublin city centre at the beginning of the June Bank Holiday.

Seán Defoe speaks with Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn and Independent Security and Defence Analyst Declan Power on their reaction to the scenes witnessed.

With reports of missiles being thrown at Gardaí and batton charges, Seán asks was the public order response necessary.

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