There has been a renewed call from the Garda Representative Association for rank and file officers to be given taser guns.

Last night, a male and female officer were attacked while on foot patrol on Manor Street in Dublin's north inner city.

The Garda Representative Association also says a number of officers in Co. Kildare received death threats a few days ago.

President of the GRA Ciarán O'Neill has described last night's attack as "savage":