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Current hate speech legislation 'out of step' with other countries in Europe - Former Garda Assistant Commissioner

Willie O’Dea, in an article he wrote for the Irish Independent, criticised the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee of “playing to the woke gallery” instead of doing what the public want and to “focus more on delivering safe streets.” Is the Minster neglecting one area for another as she deals with the Hate speech legislation? Kieran was joined by Dr Pat Leahy, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner and Adam Long, Board Director at the National LGBT Federation…

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17.15 17 Jul 2023


Current hate speech legislation 'out of step' with other countries in Europe - Former Garda Assistant Commissioner


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Willie O’Dea, in an article he wrote for the Irish Independent, criticised the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee of “playing to the woke gallery” instead of doing what the public want and to “focus more on delivering safe streets.”

Is the Minster neglecting one area for another as she deals with the Hate speech legislation? Kieran was joined by Dr Pat Leahy, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner and Adam Long, Board Director at the National LGBT Federation…


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