Teenager arrested over Leinster House ‘trespass’

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of trespassing into Leinster House.

The “juvenile teenager” is currently currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a garda station in south central Dublin.

Gardai at Pearse Street garda station said the incident happened at approximately 4pm.

The houses of the Oireachtas are currently under recess until Tuesday June 13.

A spokeswoman for the Oireachtas said it does not discuss security matters, adding: “This is now a garda matter.”

Investigations are ongoing.