Hate speech laws will not criminalise those who 'insult others', says McEntee

Justice Minister Helen McEntee at the launch of the Dublin North Inner City Local Community Safety Plan on Friday. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said the upcoming hate crime legislation will not be about criminalising people who insult or misgender others.

Ms McEntee said she hoped to have enacted the hate crime legislation by the end of the year, however, she said she would be engaging with colleagues on issues raised to date with the proposed law.