Helen McEntee says motion of no-confidence is a 'distraction'

Ms McEntee will face a motion of no-confidence this afternoon, following heightened tensions after her handling of the Dublin riots last month.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has described Tuesday's motion of no-confidence vote as a "distraction" from the work that needs to be done to make Ireland a "welcoming city for everyone".

Ms McEntee will face a motion of no-confidence this afternoon, following heightened tensions after the handling of the Dublin riots last month.