There were almost 50 arrests during the bank holiday weekend of ‘thuggish behaviour’ on the streets of Dublin City Centre.

Videos also circulated online of various incidents of antisocial behaviour.

For reaction to what happened, Kieran as joined by Sunil Sharpe, spokesperson for Give Us The Night and Martin Harte, CEO of the Temple Bar Company.

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