Communities must be consulted on refugee housing plans, says Taoiseach

"Putin wants these types of issues to arise in societies," said Taoiseach Micheál Martin. "He is weaponising migration." Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The Taoiseach has said that although anti-refugee protests play into the hands of Russia, local communities must be consulted on arrangements for housing new arrivals.

Micheál Martin's comments came as a large crowd gathered for a second protest in the East Wall area of Dublin, where a group of 80 asylum seekers arrived last week.