7 people arrested during protests over Tara Hill road

Gardai [Ireland's national police service] have arrested seven people who were protesting against the contentious M3 motorway being routed close to the historic Hill of Tara in Meath.

Five people were arrested this morning and were due to appear in court in Navan on a charge of obstructing traffic, a spokesman for the protesters said.

Two more people were arrested this afternoon and brought to Navan Garda station.