At approximately 7:30 pm on that date, the man aged in his 60s was taken by ambulance to Mullingar General Hospital, where his condition is described as critical.

The incident occurred at 1:45am on Thursday, and the man's body has been removed to Dublin City Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The Burke family, from Mayo, have been known to confront multiple politicians in public places while videoing them.

Armed gardaí entered the station in Dublin city centre during the incident.

The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical exam, and a post mortem examination is due to take place.

A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested following reports of an incident of criminal damage in Mayo