Three men, including penalty points whistleblower and former garda John Wilson, who were arrested this morning during a water charges protest in Cavan town have been released without charge.

Gardaí said that three men, aged 21, 46 and 52, were arrested at around 9.30am at Kinvara Crescent.

The three were detained at Cavan Garda Station before being released.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.