Taoiseach defends comments linking homelessness levels and migration

Mr Harris said there was 'an absolute link' between people leaving direct provision presenting as homeless

Simon Harris had told the Sunday Times the rate of homelessness was impacted by the numbers of people coming to Ireland seeking international protection or migrating. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins 

The Taoiseach has defended comments he made linking homelessness levels and migration.

Simon Harris had told the Sunday Times the rate of homelessness was impacted by the numbers of people coming to Ireland seeking international protection or migrating.