The Environment Minister Alan Kelly says he hopes 'common sense' prevails and the survivors of the Carrickmines fire will be given temporary accommodation as soon as possible.

A stand-off at Rockville Drive has been ongoing for a week now over plans to house 15 travellers for a maximum of six months.

The Southside Traveller Action Group says the survivors are 'desperate' for accommodation.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is proposing a site on Rockville Drive, but residents say it is not suitable.

Minister Kelly says the county council has given specific commitments on the temporary site.

And he hopes the blockade can be brought to an end.