In a post on X, Mr Murphy said they were released last night, but that police still had their phones.

Local reports say the man tried to get the woman to get into the car, but she managed to get away from him.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.

All four are due to appear before Dublin District Court (Court No. 2) at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.

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€9,500 in cash, believed to be the proceeds of crime, along with drugs paraphernalia, were also seized.

There will be ‘a large policing presence across Northern Ireland’ over the weekend, a senior officer has said.

The partner of Paul Murphy, who was detained in Egypt, has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four men as part of a probe into disorder in the region.

In evidence, the woman recounted how, after their relationship of a couple of years ended a few weeks ago, her ex started following her.

The allegations relate to claims that former Fianna Fáil councillor Tommy Reilly failed to declare a conflict of interest over the fact that one or more of his sons had an interest in lands that were under consideration for being rezoned.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan said Ireland is currently accommodating almost 33,000 people seeking international protection

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he had a ‘glass half full’ approach to AI, but said it will change the nature of work.

As UL President since 2020, Prof Mey presided over the controversies from the 2019 purchase of a Dunnes Stores site in Limerick city centre and the 2023 purchase of 20 houses for student accommodation at Drominbeg Square, Rhebogue.

Minister McEntee said the scheme will have a hugely positive impact on young people.

The four Croatian football supporters had hoped to fly to London for the Dinamo Zagreb versus Arsenal FC Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium on the evening of January 22nd.

Simon Harris said that further housing proposals will be brought to Cabinet next week.

Paul Murphy has said he is among several people detained by Egyptian authorities while on a march to Gaza.

The searches in relation to the investigation are ongoing and being supported by a cadaver dog from an external agency, a garda statement said.

The identity of parents or guardians, the children or the schools involved may not be published by order of the court.