Government still 'exploring' how to tell communities about incoming refugees 

Taoiseach Leo said of the incident near Ennis in Co Clare: 'I don't think the blockade is necessary. What we do need to do is engage with the community. But we are facing an unprecedented situation.'

Officials in the Department of the Taoiseach are still “exploring” how best to communicate with local communities on moving refugees into their towns, the Irish Examiner has learned.

It comes as the Government has faced criticism again for failing to adequately communicate with people in Inch, Co Clare over the number of international protection (IP) applicants that are being housed in the area.