'These insidious attacks on social media have to stop' - Minister attacks anti-immigrant sentiment

He said he and Minister of State David Stanton have been consulting to consider a process which would allow the Government “to beef up” hate speech legislation.

'These insidious attacks on social media have to stop' - Minister attacks anti-immigrant sentiment

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has expressed concern about the rise of ‘alt-right’ sentiment on social media in relation to asylum seekers.

He said he and Minister of State David Stanton have been consulting to consider a process which would allow the Government “to beef up” hate speech legislation.

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