Micheál Martin: False stories being spread about refugees are 'outrageous' 

The Tánaiste said he did not know if preconceptions about asylum seekers was an element as to why residents in Inch, Co Clare were protesting.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin said the Government is aware of 'false stories' being spread about people who come to Ireland.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said false stories being spread about refugees are “outrageous” and the country needs to stand up against it.

Mr Martin said he did not know if preconceptions about asylum seekers were an element as to why residents in Inch, Co Clare were protesting.