More than 120 protest over housing of asylum seekers in Finglas

Justice Minister Simon Harris recently said the new legislation will give a further legal basis if people are engaged in crime that is particularly hate aggravated. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Around 120 people gathered in north Dublin on Wednesday evening for another night of protests over the housing of asylum seekers in the area.

Traffic was backed up to the M50 as the protestors took to the streets carrying placards and calling for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to “get out of office”.