The Garda Commissioner says the force is investigating a small group of people with far-right views who've been using recent anti-migrant protests for their own 'sinister agenda'.
Drew Harris says all of the protests to date have been peaceful, and those involved have complied with Garda direction.
But he says information is being gathered on a small group of people in the background.
Speaking at this afternoon's passing-out ceremony in Templemore, Co Tipperary, Commissioner Harris said the situation is being monitored closely:
"We are gathering information on individuals who, in the background, have a more sinister agenda and wish to use this for their own motives. And their motives are not good. Their motives could be described as being far-right. And our investigations and inquiries are ongoing in respect of them. But again, we have to wait and see what happens. If there is a breach of the criminal law, then obviously, then we will act in terms of reporting the matter to the DPP".
