Taoiseach Michael Martin was in attendance as the scene unfolded.
The family of former Westmeath school teacher Enoch Burke were forcibly removed from a gala dinner attended by the Taoiseach in Washington DC last night.
Three family members attempted to interrupt the Ireland Funds dinner to accost Micheál Martin over the case of Enoch Burke.
They were tackled to the ground by security and forcibly removed from the premises.
Here's the moment the Burkes tried to interrupt the event, before being grabbed by security, gardai and police officers:
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