Providing tents to refugees ‘not a good idea’, Tánaiste says

The Government has faced criticism for failing to accommodate all asylum seekers amid an increase in the number of arrivals

An early-morning operation to remove a migrant camp along the Grand Canal. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

It is “not a good idea” for charities to provide tents to unaccommodated asylum seekers, the Tánaiste has said.

Micheál Martin said he believes there is a “problem” with non-governmental organisations providing tents to refugees who have yet to receive an offer of accommodation from the State.