The Taoiseach says the government will not allow 'tent cities' to become the norm anywhere in the country.
Asylum seekers camped along the Grand Canal in Dublin city were told they were committing an offence and had their tents destroyed in an operation this morning.
The international protection applicants were then taken by bus to alternative accommodation.
Simon Harris claims the government is responding quickly to the issue
"We saw issue arise on the Grand Canal and action was taken, swift action ,you didn't see a situation go on for weeks and months, as you had previously seen in relation to Mount Street. I've no doubt other issues will arise but the multi agency response will continue. The days of people saying that's not my issue that's for that department, that's for that agency - I don't want to hear it - This is the Government, this is Ireland, this is Team Ireland"
