Micheal Martin also says the majority of communities are welcoming to those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
The Tánaiste insists the government is prepared to improve communication with communities accommodating those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
He also says the majority of people are 'warm' and welcoming to refugees.
Residents in Clonminch in Tullamore and in Mullingar have raised concerns with a lack of consultation from coalition representatives regarding the influx of refugees.
But, speaking in Multyfarnham, Tánaiste Micheal Martin says most communities aren't engaging in blockades, as seen recently in Clare and Mullingar:
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