Gardaí say there has been no increase in crime caused by international protection applicants

Comments come amid scourge of 'significant and consistent disinformation' 

Gardai have said that despite 'significant and consistent disinformation' in relation to international protection applicants, the force has not recorded any increase in crime or public order caused by the applicants. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Gardai have said that despite "significant and consistent disinformation" in relation to international protection applicants, the force has not recorded any increase in crime or public order caused by the applicants.

The garda press office made the comments when it was asked about its investigation into damage caused to the front door of an all-male direct provision centre in Killarney which was reported to the force on New Year's Day.