KKK hails McDowell for citizenship vote

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell has rejected an endorsement from the Ku Klux Klan after its former leader thanked him for "trying to protect the people against immigrants" after last month's citizenship referendum was passed.

Former KKK Grand Wizard and US presidential candidate David Duke said in his message: "The passing of this referendum is an amazing step for Ireland and the Irish people.

"Thank you, Minister McDowell, for defending the heritage of our mothers and fathers. The European world is being overwhelmed (by immigrants)."