A former councillor is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Gardai said the 37-year-old was arrested in Cork this morning and is being quizzed at Gurranabraher Garda Station.
He can be held for up to a week under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act.
It is understood detectives are investigating an allegation of a plot to kill three people and were acting on information when they made the arrest.
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