Independent Ireland TD under fire for 'fuelling racism' with comments on 'protecting' Irish culture 

'Under no circumstances am I a racist. I'm actually the opposite', Richard O'Donoghue said

When contacted by the 'Irish Examiner,' Independent Ireland TD Richard O'Donoghue doubled down on his comments around Irish people becoming the minority, saying it could happen by 2050. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

An Independent Ireland TD has been lambasted for comments that Irish people could become a “minority” in the years ahead, with some describing the comments as a “dog whistle”.

Limerick TD Richard O’Donoghue was speaking in reference to the upcoming presidential election, when asked who Independent Ireland might support as a candidate.