20s man arrested in Ireland for alleged stalking of female politician under new stalking law.

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s over alleged stalking of a female politician in the west of Ireland. The arrest is part of a criminal investigation into alleged offences under new legislation that created a standalone offence of stalking under Irish law. The man is being detained at a Garda station in the North Western Region, and Gardaí have made no further comment as the investigation is ongoing.