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Ireland's Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said there was "no excuse" for the violent scenes.
O'Callaghan said: "This is unacceptable and will result in a forceful response from the gardaí (Irish police).
"Those involved will be brought to justice.
"It is clear to me from talking to colleagues that this violence does not reflect the people of Saggart. They are not the people participating in this criminality, but rather the people sitting at home in fear of it.
"Attacks on gardaí will not be tolerated. Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy. Violence is not."