A second man in his 30s has been arrested in relation to an assault on two off-duty Gardaí in Dublin over the weekend.
They were attacked on Dame Street in the early hours of Saturday morning - with one in a critical condition in hospital.
Another man in his 30s, arrested on Saturday evening, remains in custody.
Political leaders condemned the attacks on the two Garda members, Justice Minister Helen McEntee said it 'was appalling', Michéal Martin says it was 'brutal' and Simon Harris says his thoughts are with the Gardaí and their families.
The President of the Garda Representative Association, Mark O'Meara also says their thoughts and prayers are with their injured colleagues and their loved ones.
Saturday morning's assault has underlined how unsafe Dublin City Centre has become, particularly at night. Many would have been out celebrating work Christmas parties, or other festive gatherings.
Dublin City Councillor Donna Cooney said it was understandable why so many people feel unsafe in the city.
She has called for a higher number of visible patrols by Gardai in Dublin on the run up to Christmas.
