Deputy Tully says it would be 'impossible' to police the border region which holds 250 crossings.

A multi-agency operation involving Gardaí, the HSE, and the departments of justice and integration among others began at first light. 

Up to 100 gardaí will be deployed to frontline and border duties to focus on applicants who could have applied for status in the UK.

The Tánaiste says the Justice Minister's claim that 80 per cent of asylum seekers are arriving here across the border from the north, is not based in fact.

There are currently 1,758 asylum seekers homeless in Ireland.

The Cathaoirleach of the Ballybay-Clones Municipal District, criticised the disinformation being posted on social media.

According to the report, Cavan had the highest proportion of beds contracted to the Government in this region

This year around 13,000 international protection applicants came to Ireland, while a similar number arrived last year.