A man has been arrested over public order offences at a hotel in Co Wicklow earlier this week.
Workers contracted on the site in Aughrim were allegedly subjected to abuse by some individuals. Gardaí attended the scene and were also subjected to abuse.
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Gardaí confirmed a man in his 30s was arrested on Thursday morning and is currently being held in a Garda station in Wicklow.
In a statement, gardaí said they are aware of online misinformation, disinformation and fake news in relation to the incident.
The Department of Integration has since confirmed that the building has not been earmarked for use by international protection applicants.
Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
