Earlier this week saw clashes erupted between protesters and police in Dublin, Ireland. A protest camp had been set up several months ago with the aim of preventing renovation works at a disused building in the Irish capital which is earmarked to house asylum seekers. Tensions flared on Monday morning after preparations were made to start work at the building. Anti-immigration protesters damaged Garda cars, throwing missiles at the police officers. Protesters gathered, some with their faces covered, and fires were lit. Videos and pictures posted on social media showed a digger in flames. The v…