There are concerns about growing hostility towards asylum seekers here.

The increase in the number of migrants arriving in Ireland has generated public tension, according to the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance.

It also noted reactions from politicians to certain events can escalate tensions further.

Teresa Buczkowska from the Immigrant Council of Ireland says a lot of the anger is being generated online, and she joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.

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