VIDEO: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin calls for sanctions for social media abusers

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, the junior justice minister, has spoken of the need to regulate social media users and the harsh reality of receiving “nasty” messages and emails.

The North Dublin Bay TD, has also, for the first time, revealed he has an ambition to one day be leader of the Labour Party, if the position becomes available.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, he also pledged Labour would not move to introduce abortion beyond “limited circumstances” if returned to power.