Equality minister to visit Waterford after pride flags burned in city

Roderic O'Gorman said people want a 'compassionate' country, speaking after 'Straight Pride' posters were erected and replacement flags were also cut down.

Damien Geoghegan, mayor of Waterford. Picture: Waterford City & County Council

The Minister for Equality Roderic O'Gorman is to visit LGBTQ+ groups in Waterford after a number of incidents which local activists have described as "heartbreaking".

Flags were removed and set alight last week and, when re-flown by the Mayor of Waterford and activists, they were later cut down again from council buildings on the Mall.