Government report warns of growing concern over far-right extremism in Ireland

A Garda van burns in a protest last year that was promoted by far-right groups. Picture: Sasko Lazarov

There is “growing concern” in Ireland at the rise in right-wing extremism and its ideological and financial links to far-right nationalist movements abroad, a government risk assessment has said.

The report flags the high-profile involvement of prominent British and US far-right players and influencers in domestic politics and protests, including arson attacks.