Taoiseach criticises those who ‘hijacked’ Irish flag at anti-immigration protest

Taoiseach Simon Harris criticised protesters, telling them to ‘Leave our flag alone. Leave the name Coolock alone’. Picutre: Peter Morrison/PA

The Taoiseach has criticised people who “hijacked” the Irish flag while standing alongside loyalist “paramilitary actors” in Belfast and shouting racist abuse.

Violent scenes erupted following an anti-immigration protest in Belfast on Saturday.