Widespread solidarity with Dublin Lord Mayor after racist abuse

Calls are growing to expedite new hate crime laws after Hazel Chu, Lord Mayor of Dublin, was intimidated at her home.

Lord Mayor Hazel Chu with partner Patrick Costello and their daughter Alex. File Picture.

There have been calls to expedite new hate crime laws after the Lord Mayor of Dublin was intimidated at her home.

Ms Chu was intimidated and harassed on Thursday after a small protest took place outside the Mansion House in Dublin. One woman was arrested and fined for breaching public health guidelines.