Simon Harris accuses the left of ‘trying to caricature me’ on migration

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to media, ahead of a cabinet meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the accusation that he is a populist is an attempt from the left to “caricature” him and “shut me down”.

He said that, as citizens were talking about migration, it should also be raised by politicians as he accused the Dail of being the only forum in Ireland where it was not discussed.