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Homophobic attack in Dublin City 'frightening' for LGBTQ+ community

Dublin has been voted as one of the most accepting cities for LGBTQ+ people in the world. However a homophobic attack over the weekend in Dublin City has caused people to questions Dublin's ranking. Newstalk's Cathal O'Sullivan and DCUSU Vice President for Wellbeing Dean O'Reilly share their experiences...

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12.55 11 Apr 2022


Homophobic attack in Dublin City 'frightening' for LGBTQ+ community


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Dublin has been voted as one of the most accepting cities for LGBTQ+ people in the world. The research was carried out by Money.co.uk,  and Dublin ranked 5th behind Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and San Francisco.

However a homophobic attack over the weekend in Dublin City has caused people to questions Dublin's ranking.

Newstalk's Cathal O'Sullivan, DCUSU Vice President for Wellbeing Dean O'Reilly and Minister for State for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss...

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