'We have to wake up and defend democracy' from rise of the far right, says former Justice Minister

Frances Fitzgerald said she thinks the rise of the far right 'is really serious for the European elections'.

Former Minister of Justice Frances Fitzgerald has urged voters to “wake up and defend democracy” against the serious implications of the rise of the far right in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe.

She has also condemned arson attacks against potential homes for refugees as “totally unacceptable”.