Four properties located in and around the town were attacked with petrol bombs at around 4am on Friday morning

Drew Harris said there was no doubt that anti-immigration sentiment was a "driver" for increases in arson attacks

‘They claim to be patriots… yet they’re literally burning down parts of our country that they claim to love,’ Roderic O’Gorman said.

Several buildings have been severely damaged in arson attacks after being earmarked for refugee accommodation

Roderic O’Gorman said it was ‘nothing short of a miracle’ that no one has been injured or worse in the attacks.

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath said there was a ‘real risk’ of someone being killed as the attacks continued

The Minister for Finance said gardaí are doing everything to address the ‘heinous’ crimes.

The Tánaiste said that there has been good integration in society and our education system and healthcare facilities have stood up to the test.