'We are involved in an act of civil disobedience' - Musicians lend support to homelessness sit-in

Homeless campaigners have vowed to continue their occupation of a Nama-controlled office block despite warnings that their presence is a health and safety risk.

The Irish Housing Network, backed by a number of musicians and celebrities, occupied the vacant former Department of Social Protection offices at Apollo House in Dublin city centre for use as a shelter for rough sleepers on Thursday night.

Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard of The Frames and fellow singer-songwriter Damian Dempsey are among those who joined the occupation.