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Eamon Ryan criticised for using the N-word in Dáil while talking about racism

Eamon Ryan has been criticised by Green Party members for using the N-word in the Dáil while tal...

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15.15 12 Jun 2020


Eamon Ryan criticised for using the N-word in Dáil while talking about racism


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15.15 12 Jun 2020


Eamon Ryan has been criticised by Green Party members for using the N-word in the Dáil while talking about racism. Was his language unacceptable? Have his words been taken out of context? Does it point to bigger divisions in the party? Ciara chats to listeners 

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