Sinn Féin TD Gerry Adams has said he is "deeply concerned" over the council's decision and asked the council to use "dialogue and arbitration" to resolve the issue.
He said: "I understand that discussions are ongoing between representatives of the families and the council. These efforts should be given the space to conclude without the threat of eviction.
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"I visited the Woodland Park site in late December following the Carrickmines fire tragedy. There are approximately 17 families currently living on the site including many children, a number of new-born babies, and at least one pregnant woman.
"There is no mains electricity, no mains water, no sewerage or necessary services on the site. The families raised concerns with me regarding the water safety and a number of other health and safety matters and I have been working with them on these matters.
"There is also a need for a halting site in Dundalk."
(CD/MH)
