Ryan and Varadkar at odds over garda numbers to counter refugee protests

The Green Party leader said the solution "isn't just a policing one. It has to be providing other accommodation."

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan (left) contradicted comments by Leo Varadkar (right) and said a lack of Garda resources was not the issue in combatting attacks on refugees. File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Coalition leaders appear to be at odds over whether there are enough gardaí on the streets to combat attacks on refugees.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he did not believe there were enough gardaí on the streets of Dublin to protect refugees from violent attacks. However, it is understood Garda Commissioner Drew Harris assured Justice Minister Simon Harris that resources is not an issue but said “we can always do with more gardaí.”