Dozens of people have taken over a Dublin building to provide shelter for Homeless people.

The campaigners include Glen Hansard and Damien Dempsey, who released a video to highlight their campaign.

The Irish Housing Network say they will provide safe and secure accommodation at Apollo House - currently controlled by Nama.

In a statement, the group, which is working with Home Sweet Home, says it will offer people dignity and safety with private rooms, cooking and washing facilities. 

"It has been over two years now since the death of Jonathan Corrie outside government buildings, and yet 30 people a year continue to die in this country as a result of homelessness, with over 7000 people now without a secure roof over their heads."

Gardai confirmed that they were called to an incident shortly after midnight on Tara Street, to deal with that they said was a peaceful incident. Gardai are no longer at the scene, but are liaising with the occupants.