Government Ministers say finding accommodation for refugees is an absolute priority.
The comments come at the same time it’s being reported that 120 Asylum seekers are expected to arrive shortly in the Sligo village of Ballisodare.
Drew Harris and Ministers Roderic O'Gorman and Simon Harris say finding accommodation for refugees is an absolute priority.
The Garda Commissioner says a number of investigations are underway into recent incidents over housing asylum seekers.
Some residents in Ballisodare say they want more information in relation to the numbers that are due to arrive in the area.
Concerns over the level of accommodation already in the village is also believed to be a concern.
Ocean FM has been gauging some reaction from local business owners and residents:
This local business owner says she is already concerned for her safety and that of her family
Meanwhile a local resident feels Asylum seekers should be welcomed with open arms to the village:
