McDowell attacks anti-citizenship referendum voters

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell yesterday took a swipe at those who opposed June’s citizenship referendum accusing them of dishonestly peddling gross untruths.

Speaking as the legislation to implement the referendum’s decision - the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill - was laid before the Dáil, Minister McDowell said the tone of the No campaign had been offensive and shallow.

“I think that I could be forgiven for noting, at this stage, the virulent and offensive tone adopted by many of the more vocal opponents of the proposal - a tone which looks so empty, so shallow and so strident in the cold light of day at this remove,” he said.