Refugees

No need for blockade at Co Clare hotel, says Micheál Martin

It comes as four asylum seekers staying in the hotel have left the site of the accommodation as a result of the blockade

Tánaiste Micheál Martin: Says there is no need for protestors to block access to hotel used to house asylum seekers

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said there is no need for protestors to block access to a hotel that is being used to house asylum seekers in Inch.

Speaking on his way into Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Martin said: "I would ask that that level of engagement and cooperation will take place and that there is no need for the blockades."

He said Ireland and Co Clare have been "strong" in facilitating refugees and asylum seekers.