Calls for migration status to be protected under hate crime legislation

 On the proposed inclusion of migration status, Mr Harris said he “instinctively” sees the benefit of doing so, and noted issues seen across the country currently. Picture: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Migration status should be included in the upcoming hate crime legislation due to the “current climate” in Ireland, an Oireachtas committee hearing has heard.

The Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022 is currently at its third stage and Independent TD Thomas Pringle proposed an amendment to include those with "any regular or irregular migrant status".