Fire Erupts at Dublin Factory Amid Protest Against Asylum Seeker Housing

Over 1,000 people gathered to oppose government plans, leading to clashes and multiple arrests.

A disused factory in Coolock, Dublin, intended to house asylum seekers was set on fire after a protest.
The protest, organized by 'Coolock Says No,' drew over 1,000 participants and involved violent disorder.
Taoiseach Simon Harris condemned the violence, emphasizing the difference between lawful protest and criminality.
Several arrests were made, and individuals have been charged with public order offences.
The incident follows a series of violent protests in Dublin related to asylum seeker accommodations.