Taoiseach: Anti-refugee protests are 'not the Irish way' 

Leo Varadkar said scenes at recent protests are unacceptable but robust systems must be put in place to ensure those arriving here have genuine reasons to seek international protection

Protesters outside Finglas Garda Station on Wednesday night. Picture: RollingNews.ie

The Taoiseach has said he is extremely concerned about the rise of the far-right in this country, adding that anti-refugee protests are "not the Irish way". 

Leo Varadkar said scenes witnessed at a number of protests in recent days and weeks are not acceptable, but admitted that robust systems must be put in place to ensure people who arrive here have genuine reasons to seek international protection.