Harris slaps down Trump criticism of Ireland's hate crime laws

Justice Simon Harris and Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris at the opening An Garda Síochána’s 999 call centre for the Dublin Metropolitan Region at Heuston Station, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

Justice Minister Simon Harris has slapped down criticism of Ireland's hate crime laws from Donald Trump Jnr and Elon Musk, saying anytime he has a different view to them "is not a bad day at the office".

Donald Trump Jnr called the proposed legislation “insane”, while the Twitter boss said the laws were “very concerning”.