Outrage after Judge compares social welfare to charity for polish

The Chairperson of the Irish Polish Society has said that she is outraged at comments made by a District Court Judge about Polish people.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012 - 23:35

The Chairperson of the Irish Polish Society has said that she is outraged at comments made by a District Court Judge about Polish people.

Judge Mary Devins this evening apologised for comments she made at Castlebar District Court last week, when she compared the social welfare system to a charity for Polish people.

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Courts Heathrow Person: Mary Devins Person: Devins Person: Anna Szewc Organisation: Irish Polish Society Organisation: Castlebar District Court

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