Protests outside refugee accommodation 'go against our culture', says Varadkar

The Taoiseach said 'international law and common decency requires that we provide accommodation'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: 'Because of the war in Ukraine and because of things that are happening in other parts of the world, we’re seeing something like we have never seen before. That is tens of thousands of people arriving seeking international protection.' Picture: PA

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said protests outside of premises earmarked to accommodate refugees are “wrong” and go against “our culture and understanding of being Irish people.” 

Mr Varadkar’s comments come after gardaí said they continue to maintain a presence outside a commercial premise in Santry, Dublin, where international protection applicants are expected to be accommodated.