Culture wars 'weaponised' against LGBTQI+ community

Ireland a progressive nation but LGBTQI+ people face 'significant barriers to full participation in public life'

Equality Minister Roderic O'Gorman said LGBTQI+ people do not always feel safe in public places. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Imported culture wars are being "weaponised" against gay and trans people, the Dáil has been told.

TDs on Thursday took time to make statements on LGBTQI+ rights and equality ahead of this weekend's Dublin Pride Festival.