Director of services Tom Gilligan said he was not 'in the habit of sending out hoax emails'

“We are in the middle of a housing crisis. It’s very important that we look at all options, nothing is off the table,” Mr Gilligan told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland

Mr Justice Quinn said he proposed to make a number of orders including setting aside the decision to award the contract to BAM KLS JV.

Local councillors have described the shock and sadness in the area near where the incident took place

A motion has been passed by Mayo County Council calling on staff to stop cooperating with the Department of Integration when it comes to housing asylum seekers