'Undercurrent' of low-level racist violence in Ireland, says European human rights group

An undercurrent of low-level racist violence in Ireland must be tackled, a European human rights organisation has urged.

'Undercurrent' of low-level racist violence in Ireland, says European human rights group

An undercurrent of low-level racist violence in Ireland must be tackled, a European human rights organisation has urged.

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) says the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 is seldom used and is “ineffectual” in combating online hate speech.

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