President Higgins disagrees with Harris claim that record homelessness linked to migration [Video]

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PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins has disagreed with comments made by Taoiseach Simon Harris today in which he linked Ireland’s record level of homelessness with migration.

In an interview with the Sunday Times, the Taoiseach claimed that the record homeless numbers in Ireland are linked to migration and asylum seekers. 

“People understand the fact that homelessness numbers are heavily impacted by the fact we are seeing many people seek protection in our country, seek asylum in our country and many people come from abroad hoping to have a new future in Ireland and immigration, it has many, many pluses, but it has had a challenge there,” the Taoiseach said.

Speaking to reporters in New York this evening, where he has arrived for the UN General Assembly, the Taoiseach said he does not believe he has to clarify any of his comments.

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