Fianna Fáil's Noel Thomas made the remark following a fire at a hotel in Rosscahill.
The Tánaiste says he doesn't agree with comments made by councillor from his party that "the inn is full".
Fianna Fáil's Noel Thomas made the remark following a fire at a hotel in Rosscahill, County Galway, due to house asylum seekers.
He urged the government to re-examine its immigration policy and stop accommodating asylum seekers in remote areas.
Fianna Fáil leader and Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, says we must strongly oppose criminal activity.

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