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There were road closures and traffic delays in Dublin city center today as a demonstration against masks and the blockade made its way through the city.
Around 1,000 people took part in the demonstration organized by a group called Yellow Vest Ireland.
It started at Custom House Quay at 1pm and made its way through the city center.
Previously, an anti-fascist protest took place on O’Connell Street calling for an end to direct provision and racism in Ireland.
In a statement issued to BreakingNews.ie, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí will attend a protest in Dublin city center this afternoon. Rolling road closures are being implemented as necessary and there are traffic diversions.”
In a subsequent statement, Gardaí said no incidents or arrests were reported during the march.
“We have no reports of any incidents or arrests related to the demonstration in Dublin city center today. The group involved met at Custom House Quay at approximately 1pm and proceeded from there to the government buildings. implemented rolling road closures to facilitate the safe movement of those involved and the flow of traffic in the city center. Since then, the demonstration has concluded and currently no traffic delays are reported in the city center. ” a Garda spokesman said.
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