Gardai sources have confirmed that five people have been arrested this morning in connection to the Jobstown protest. These bring the number of people detained over the incident to 17.
The arrests have reportedly taken place in the southwest area of Dublin, but no further details have been released.
All arrested so far have been released without charge.
Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy has leveled accusations of ‘political policing’ against the Government on the issue.