"There is no justification for violence, arson or vandalism in our Republic. Ever" - those are the words from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar condemning the fire which broke out at the Ross Lake House hotel in Co Galway over the weekend.
The hotel, which has not been in use for several years, was due to accommodate 70 asylum seekers this week. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Local Councillor Noel Thomas.
