A garda van has been set alight at a large protest outside a centre for international protection applicants at Citywest in Dublin.

The atmosphere is tense and angry with chants of “get them out”.

A line of gardaí is preventing the protesters getting to the centre and there are large numbers of gardaí in public order gear.

Watch: Gardaí at scene of protest in Citywest

Pepper spray has been used by gardaí.

Fireworks are being directed at the garda lines.

Gardaí in public order equipment – shields and helmets – have pushed protesters back down to the gates and onto Garter Lane, which is closed to traffic.