There were a number of arrests this weekend across Dublin for public order offences amid large outdoor gatherings.

Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Ali Ryan, Founder of Goss.ie and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, discussed the scenes in Dublin over the weekend.

As well as, asking if the police reaction was excessive or justified?

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